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

Junghee Oh

Associate, Business and Development, Asia, Milken Institute

Moderator

Heenam Choi

Visiting Fellow, Korea Capital Market Institute

Speakers

Kyung Sun Chung

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Sylvan Group

Seung Beom Koh

Former Chairman, Financial Services Commission of Korea

Sean K. Lee

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

Joon Sung Park

Managing Director, Cross Border Investment, Legend Capital