The inaugural Korea Premium Week 2026, the largest domestic capital market corporate briefing (IR) event, kicks off on September 28.
Organized by the Financial Services Commission and the Korea Exchange, this event aims to showcase the competitiveness of the domestic capital market to a global audience.
This year's theme is 'Gateway to Asia's Most Dynamic Capital Market,' featuring participation from 42 institutions related to the stock market, financial investment industry, and media, along with 55 listed companies.
Approximately 25 events will take place until October 16, with a global conference for institutional investors scheduled for the first week.
The opening day will include a ceremony and policy sessions discussing topics such as capital market reform, corporate governance improvements, and foreign exchange market reforms. Notable speakers at the opening ceremony include Yutaka Ito, Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency of Japan; Jude Abdel-Majeid, Co-Head of BlackRock Global Partners Office; and Kevin Sneader, Asia-Pacific Managing Partner at Goldman Sachs. Representatives from major global financial institutions, including the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, Nasdaq, and S&P Dow Jones Indices, are also expected to attend.
On September 29, discussions will focus on the vision and challenges for the Korea Premium era, modernization of capital market infrastructure (including extended trading hours and shortened settlement periods), and strategies to enhance the competitiveness of the KOSDAQ market. Briefings from leading listed companies, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, will also be held.
On September 30, market experts will conduct a tailored program for individual investors on asset management strategies.
The second week will feature a seminar on market diagnostics aimed at revitalizing the KOSDAQ and IR events for KONEX and KOSDAQ-listed companies, while the third week will include events led by domestic securities firms and asset management companies, as well as a global bond market forum.
The Financial Services Commission noted that major Asian competitors, such as Japan and Taiwan, have been enhancing their global outreach through integrated capital market IR events. The Korea Premium Week is expected to become a regular event in the future.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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