Korea: Scrapping Tax on Capital Gains; Is Commercial Law Revision Next?

The decision by South Korea’s left-leaning Democratic Party to scrap the capital gains tax, alongside the right-leaning Yoon administration’s introduction of the Corporate Value-Up Program, reflects a shift in the political landscape regarding the stock market. The stock market has now become a significant political priority, with both sides focusing on addressing the “Korea Discount” and boosting market performance. Read more here.