
South Korea's IPO Activity Plummets Amid Governance Reforms and Chaebol Influence
South Korea's IPO activity has sharply declined this year, with proceeds at $700M from 15 listings, down from an average of $8B and 80 listings. This drop is attributed to governance reforms, high inheritance tax on Chaebols, and a new policy prohibiting parent-subsidiary listings, despite the Kospi's strong performance.










