Friday, 6 November, 2026
Valuations Stalled: South Korean Governance Reforms Hit Resistance as Samsung Resists Board Changes
By TechShots Studio
South Korea’s drive to eliminate the persistent "Korea discount" through its "Value-Up" reforms has hit a roadblock as major family-run conglomerates (chaebols), led by Samsung, resist deeper governance overhauls. While tech profits have boosted cash distributions, controlling families continue to stall mandatory structural shifts—such as board restructuring and minority shareholder protections—leaving investors doubtful about long-term, systemic market reform.
Read full story at REUTERS