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FSC Chairman convenes meeting to review stock market situationOct 15, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission convened a meeting with officials from related organizations and market experts on October 15 to review stock market conditions and discuss response strategies amid growing uncertainties at home and abroad. At the meeting, officials viewed that market volatility has risen recently due to global rate hike expectations, uncertainty over AI investment, and rising oil prices. In this regard, Chairman Lee said that it is critical to maintainclose cooperation between financial authorities and related organizations to make sure to closely monitor market movements and continue to stay vigilant to effectively manage risks and ensure market stability.
FSC Chairman holds meeting with SC Group officialsOct 12, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission met with Standard Chartered Group's Chief Financial Officer Manus Costello and Chief Risk Officer Jason Forrester at his office in Seoul Government Complex on October 12. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the impact of AI in the financial sector and potential risks and the rising competitiveness of Korea as a global financial hub. As the government continues to work on bringing about improvements to the financial rules and regulations in Korea, Chairman Lee said that the Korean authorities will continue to maintain close communication with global financial companies.
FSC Chairman convenes meeting on cyberattacks in financial sectorOct 04, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission convened a meeting with officials from related organizations, industry groups, and financial companiesto discuss response measures against recent cyberattacks in the financial industryonOctober 4. At the meeting, officials shared the methods and patterns of cyberattacks appeared to have been used in recent data breaches at financial companies and agreed to stay alert and quickly inspect their own internal and external cybersecurity systems to make sure to prevent further damage. Speaking about the impact of rapid digital transformation and the significance of more closely aligned services and systems between financial companies, Chairman Lee said that the cybersecurity risk and vulnerability of a financial company can easily spread across all financial sectors. As such, Chairman Lee said that it is necessary for all financial companies to step up their own cybersecurity measures to make sure to prevent additional breaches and ensure consumer protection.
FSC Chairman presides over financial market monitoring meetingOct 01, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission presided over a financial market monitoring meeting held on October 1 with officials from related organizations and industry experts. At the meeting, officials discussed the impact of global rate hikes on financial markets and industries and went over potential risk factors and response strategies. Speaking about the shifting monetary policy amid global inflation, changes in the AI and semiconductor sectors, and uncertain geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Chairman Lee said that it is necessary to stay vigilant and be thoroughly prepared for potential risks. To make sure that financial markets continue to stay stable and resilient, Chairman Lee urged authorities to look into every potential tail risk and have contingency plans ready.
FSC Chairman attends Jeonnam-Gwangju microfinance support center opening eventSep 30, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission visited Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City and attended the opening ceremony of a regional microfinance support center on September 30. The newly launched one-stop finance-employment-welfare support center in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region will provide microloan assistance in various forms to local residents and small business owners. During the visit, Chairman Lee also had a meeting with a group of local small business owners and talked about the availability of financial support programs specifically tailored to the needs of small merchants. At the meeting, Chairman Lee said that the government will step up efforts to make financial support programs more accessible and convenient for small business owners.
FSC Chairman holds meeting with Nasdaq, US DTCC and HKEX officialsSep 29, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission had a meeting with Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, Timothy Cuddihy, Chief Risk Officer of the U.S. Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Tae Seok Yoo, Managing Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearings Limited on the sidelines of the Korea Premium Weeks 2026 on September 29. At the meeting, FSC Chairman Lee and the officials hadtalks on wide-ranging topics related to capital market, such as the tokenization of securities, shortening of the settlement period (T+1), segmentation of market, and delisting of underperforming stocks, to sharetheir experiences in these areas and seek closer cooperation in the future.
FSC Chairman meets with Japan's Financial Services Agency CommissionerSep 29, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission had a meeting with Commissioner ITO Yutaka of Japan's Financial Services Agency on the sidelines of the Korea Premium Weeks 2026 on September 29. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on capital market policies in each country and agreed to maintain close bilateral cooperation going forward.
FSC Chairman meets with UN PRI ChairSep 28, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission met with Conor Kehoe, Chair of the Board of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) at his office in Seoul Government Complex on September 28. At the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on Korea's adoption of sustainability disclosures roadmap and improvements to the stewardship code and the role of global investors.
FSC Chairman meets with Goldman Sachs and Blackrock officialsSep 28, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission had a meeting with Kevin Sneader, President of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan at Goldman Sachs, and Joud Abdel Majeid, Co-head of the Global Partners Office for Blackrock, on the sidelines of the Korea Premium Weeks 2026 on September 28. At the meeting, FSC Chairman Lee and the Goldman Sachs and Blockrock officials exchanged views on the future prospects of the Korean stock market and key developments and issues inglobal markets. As the government plans to consistently work on measures to upgrade the capital market while ensuring market stability, Chairman Lee said that he expects to seea growing level ofinterest and cooperation from global investors moving forward.
FSC Chairman delivers opening remarks at launch ceremony of Korea Premium Weeks 2026Sep 28, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission attended the launch ceremony of Korea Premium Weeks 2026 and delivered opening remarks on September 28. The Korea Premium Weeks 2026, scheduled to be held for three weeks until October 16, is the largest and first country-wide capital market IR event organized jointly by the FSC and the Korea Exchange (KRX) for the promotion of Korea's capital markets to overseas investors and global investment businesses. During the three weeks, the Korea Premium Weeks 2026 will offer global conferences and seminars on important capital market policies and issues and also provide opportunities for investor-oriented sessions. At the launch ceremony, FSC Chairman Lee spoke about the significance of Korea Premium Weeks as a flagship IR event for promoting the attractiveness of Korea's capital markets around the world and engaging and communicating with a variety of stakeholders at home and abroad. In this regard, Chairman Lee said that authorities will seek to have this event more regularly to make it into a flagship IR event for promoting Korea's capital markets going forward.
FSC Chairman attends forum on physical AI to promote development of physical AI hubs in regional economiesSep 22, 2026

Chairman Lee Eog-weon of the Financial Services Commission attended a forum on promoting the development of the physical AI sector in regional economies where he delivered congratulatory remarks on September 22. In his speech, Chairman Lee said that the Korean economy is sufficiently equipped with the necessary data, supply chain, and production capacity to boost the nation's competitive edge in various physical AI sectors, such as robotics, AI factory, and future mobility. In this regard, Chairman Lee said that the regional economies that are particularly equipped with the manufacturing and production capacity can serve as key industrial hubs for the development of the physical AI sector. In a pre-forum session, Chairman Lee toured the physical AI experience zone to see the potential of applying various types of physical AI technologies in industrial settings.
Vice Chairman presides over meeting on online P2P lending sectorSep 22, 2026

Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young of the Financial Services Commission presided over a meeting on promoting the growth of online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending businesses with officials from related organizations and industry groups on September 22. At the meeting, officials discussed ways to expand the intermediary function of online P2P lending businesses to better serve the needs of individuals and small businesses with mid-to-low credit scores, seek improvements in the online P2P lending infrastructure to enhance convenience for borrowers, and strengthen the credibility of the online P2P lending sector. In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman Kwon spoke about the unique capacity of online P2P lending businesses to offer services that are differentiated from more traditional types of financial services. In this regard, Vice Chairman Kwon said that financial authorities will implement measures and provide incentives to encourage online P2P lending businesses to boost their supply of credit to individuals and small businesses with mid-to-low credit standing.