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IN-DEPTH: Activism gains momentum in Korea
Korea has seen a steady increase in shareholder activism with 66 companies targeted in 2024, compared to just 10 in 2020. And while recent political upheaval in Seoul might slow corporate governance reforms, industry sources told DMI's Jason Booth that such events won't halt efforts to hold Korean companies accountable for their returns to shareholders.

Shareholder activists pivot to focus on CEOs and M&A
As the total number of companies publicly targeted by activist investors worldwide surpassed 1,000 for the second year running in 2024, activists moved to adapt their approach as boards continued to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape and fluctuating market conditions.




















