Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea bourse CEO says Kospi can hit 6,000, vows to cut ‘zombie’ firms

The world-beating rally in Korean stocks is poised to extend as the nation presses ahead with efforts to improve shareholder returns and lure global capital, according to Jeong Eun-bo, chief executive officer at the Korea Exchange.

2026-01-20

Korea Exchange chief eyes new high for Kospi as reforms enhance value, clean up market

Korea Exchange chairman Jeong Eun-bo believes the Kospi can hit a new high this year, while also urging reforms to address devaluation and an oversaturated listing field.

2025-07-02

Level playing field promised in finance as fintech rises

Fintech companies will be regulated the same as traditional financial institutions, according to the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS)

2022-01-26

FSS should focus on prevention, Gov. Jeong argues

Financial Supervisory Service Governor Jeong Eun-bo said that the institution's focus will be on preventing financial wrongdoings rather than on punishments after the fact.

2021-12-21

Chief negotiator aims to conclude talks to renew SMA

Seoul’s chief negotiator for the defense cost-sharing agreement pledged he will do his “utmost” to conclude negotiations for the bilateral Special Measures Agreement (SMA) as he departed for Washington Thursday for talks with his U.S. counterpart.

2021-03-04