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Asia Summit 2023

Global Investors' View: Korea (Invite only)

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Korea’s future as an investment destination appears bright with its rapidly growing economy and strong track record as a global leader in technological innovations. However, Korea’s markets remain laden with challenges, including opaque regulations and resistance to foreign business models. While the Korean government is announcing ambitious reforms to help make financial markets more dynamic, Korean investors are looking outward, with overseas investment hitting all-time highs. What sectors and asset classes are investors looking at to diversify portfolio and reduce volatility? What factors shape the investment appetite in Korea and how can investors navigate obstacles to uncover hidden opportunities for returns?

    Opening Remarks

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    Junghee Oh

    Associate, Business and Development, Asia, Milken Institute

    Moderator

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    Heenam Choi

    Visiting Fellow, Korea Capital Market Institute

    Speakers

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    Kyung Sun Chung

    Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Sylvan Group
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    Seung Beom Koh

    Former Chairman, Financial Services Commission of Korea
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    Sean K. Lee

    Deputy Chief Investment Officer and Head of Investment Strategy and Innovation Division, Korea Investment Corporation
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    Joon Sung Park

    Managing Director, Cross Border Investment, Legend Capital