Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young said South Korea should focus not only on attracting foreign investment but also on creating the conditions needed for global capital to stay in the market.
Choi made the remarks in his opening address at The Korea Herald’s 2026 HIT Forum, held Tuesday at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in central Seoul. This year’s forum was held under the theme “Korea Premium: Connecting Korean Opportunities with Global Capital.”
Choi said Korea’s capital market is drawing renewed attention from international investors, supported by globally competitive companies and efforts to improve corporate value, governance, market access and transparency.
But he cautioned that market strength alone would not be enough to secure a lasting revaluation.
“Recent volatility has reminded us once again that a genuine market revaluation must be backed by solid corporate earnings, consistent shareholder returns, greater transparency and unwavering structural reform,” Choi said.
He said the forum was designed to examine Korea’s ongoing capital market reforms and how overseas investors are assessing those changes. Domestic speakers were set to discuss institutional reform and Value-Up efforts, while global investment experts would address investment opportunities and what further changes they believe are needed.
Choi added that The Korea Herald would continue to provide a platform for Korean and international leaders and experts to exchange views on the future of the country’s capital market.
mjh@heraldcorp.com
