Jung Eun-bo Signals Structural Market Reform at KIW 2026 as Stocks Gain Focus

Korea Exchange Chairman Jung Eun-bo said at KIW 2026 that an era is emerging in which investors buy stocks instead of real estate, and he signaled plans to pursue structural innovation in the capital market. His remarks point to a shift in attention from property-centered investment flows toward the stock market and highlight the need to improve market systems and trading conditions. Specific reform tasks and implementation details are expected to draw attention as the exchange outlines its capital-market improvement agenda. The message was interpreted as aimed at broadening the investment base of Korean equities and strengthening trust in the stock market. Source: hankyung.com