Group 1 - Foreign capital has significantly flowed into the South Korean stock market, with the KOSPI index rising over 3% this year and the total market capitalization surpassing $2 trillion for the first time in three years, making it one of the strongest stock markets globally [1][8] - In July alone, foreign net inflows into the South Korean stock market exceeded $3 billion, far surpassing the total for the previous two months, driven by substantial corporate governance reforms initiated by the South Korean government [4][8] - The South Korean government's reform aims to weaken the excessive control of chaebols (large family-owned business conglomerates) over listed companies, enhance corporate valuations, and strengthen the rights of minority shareholders to attract global investors [5][8] Group 2 - A key legislative amendment was passed this month, requiring company board members to be legally accountable to all shareholders rather than just serving the interests of controlling shareholders [6] - Upcoming reforms will focus on optimizing the board election mechanism and reducing the proportion of treasury shares, which are shares repurchased by the company but not canceled [6][8] - The legislative body plans to vote on measures including the introduction of cumulative voting and limiting the power of major shareholders over the audit committee, which would empower minority shareholders to elect representatives that reflect their interests [7][8] Group 3 - These reforms are seen as a sincere effort by South Korea to address the concerns of minority shareholders, drawing attention from international investors [8] - Major global investment banks have raised their ratings on the South Korean stock market since early June, reflecting increased confidence in the government's commitment to resolving the "Korean discount" issue [8] - Despite the clear direction of reforms, there is strong opposition from large enterprises, with 77% of listed companies expressing concerns that the amendments to the Commercial Act could impact business development [9]