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Police open investigation into Samsung, SK hynix chiefs over bonuses after shareholder complaint filed

The investor group contends that the bonus agreements reached violate shareholder rights with the improper transfer of company assets.

2026.8.5

A group of protesters stages a rally in front of the residence of Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong in central Seoul on May 21. The group denounced the recent labor deal between management and workers as ″illegitimate.″ [YONHAP]

Group representing Samsung Electronics shareholders denounces labor agreement, threatens legal action

A group representing Samsung Electronics shareholders publicly denounced a tentative wage agreement between the chipmaker and its labor union as “illegitimate” on Thursday. The group also warned that it would take legal action.

2026.5.21

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Korea Zinc’s 52nd annual general shareholders’ meeting is held at Hotel Koreana in central Seoul on March 24. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Shareholders have more of a say thanks to recent Commercial Act revisions

Shareholder activism is increasingly reshaping corporate governance disputes in Korea, expanding beyond internal conflicts among controlling families into broader battles between major shareholders and minority investors or activist funds.

2026.4.17

A shareholder poses for a photo in front of a full-scale model of Hyundai Motor Group’s humanoid robot Atlas at the group’s headquarters, where Hyundai Motor Company’s 58th General Meeting of Shareholders was held on March 26. [LEE SU-JEONG]

Hyundai tech excites shareholders at general meeting, but dividend concerns remain

Hyundai Motor showcased its Atlas humanoid robot at the 58th General Meeting, attracting shareholder interest. Discussions highlighted ambitions in technology, shareholder returns and upcoming product launches, despite concerns about performance.

2026.3.26

Jun Young-hyun, vice chairman, CEO and head of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions Division, delivers opening remarks at the company’s 57th annual general meeting at Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi on March 18. [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

Samsung annual meeting leaves shareholders smiling after chip-led recovery

No shouting, just smiles, praise and promises — Samsung Electronics' annual shareholders meeting was not the company's typical hours-long endurance of reprimand from stakeholders but an unusually amicable session.

2026.3.18

President Lee Jae Myung, left, speaks during a press conference to mark 100 days in office at the Blue House’s Yeongbingwan state guest house in central Seoul on Sept. 11. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Lee signals no change in capital gains tax, raises inheritance tax deduction cap

President Lee signaled in a press conference Thursday that he will maintain the threshold for major stockholders subject to paying capital gains tax at the current 5 billion won ($3.6 million), rather than lowering it to the proposed 1 billion won.

2025.9.11

Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders over Robotaxi claims

Elon Musk and Tesla were sued by shareholders who accused them of securities fraud for concealing the significant risk that the company's self-driving vehicles, including the Robotaxi, were dangerous.

2025.8.6

A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 3,147.75 points on Aug. 4, up 28.34 points, or 0.91 percent, from the previous trading session. [YONHAP]

Government faces backlash over proposed changes to major shareholder capital gains tax threshold

The government’s recent tax reform — tougher taxes on the stock market — is sparking strong backlash from retail investors.

2025.8.4

First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il, center, speaks with a staff member during a party-government consultation meeting on tax reform held at the National Assembly members' office building in Yeouido, western Seoul, on July 29. [NEWS1]

Top office, DP agree to raise corporate tax rate to 25%

The Lee Jae Myung administration and the ruling Democratic Party agreed Tuesday to raise the corporate tax rate and lower the threshold for capital gains tax on large corporate shareholders, effectively reversing the previous government's tax cuts.

2025.7.29

President Lee Jae-myung takes the oath of office in the Rotunda Hall of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on June 4. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Korean businesses eye economic rebound, but brace for regulatory shake-up under new government

Korea’s business community is expressing cautious optimism for an economic rebound as President Lee Jae-myung's new administration takes office.

2025.6.4