• 2019 KRX Index Conference, which focused on ESG investment.
• In 2022, KRX provided training on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD recommendations) in collaboration with the SSE, CDP and IFC. (source)

KRX Indices:

• KRX ESG Leaders 150
• KRX Governance Leaders 100
• KRX Eco Leaders 100
• KRX ESG Social Index
• KOSPI 200 ESG.

• KRX launched on June 2020 the SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) Bonds
  • The issuing proceeds of SRI bonds are used for projects that are eco-friendly or generate social benefits, and they are called green, social and sustainable bonds. They are also referred to as ESG, thematic and social contribution bonds.

• KOSDAQ (Korea).

• There is a mandatory minimum rule of at least 1 woman on boards. Source: MSCI. (2020). Women on Boards: 2020 Progress Report. Details of the rule: As of July 2020, a large listed company should not have a board comprising only one gender.

• Demutualized for profit; demutualization in progress.

• Financial Services Commission.
• Financial Supervisory Service.
• Korean Financial Investment Association.

Limited Exchange Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) Model

• The Korea Exchange has regulatory authority over the listing requirements and certain trading rules such as membership eligibility. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is a sub committee of the Financial Services Commission (FSC); the organisation with the responsibility of Korea's financial markets. The SFC's primary regulatory responsibilities are: market surveillance, company accounting standards and audit reviews, as well as other responsibilities delegated from the FSC. There is a mix of regulatory authority but the majority, and some of the most important, responsibilities fall under Korea's SFC and FSC.

Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea

• The Korea Exchange (KRX), which was launched in January 2005 by consolidating the four domestic markets, is committed to further the market credibility, customer-oriented management and confidence of organization, thus building up itself as a leading capital market in Northeast Asia. The Management Strategy Division establishes the business strategy and management reform agenda, and proposes the long-term vision necessary for enhancement of the KRXs reputation. (Source).