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Korea to Introduce Cornerstone Lockups to Curb Post-IPO Selloffs
Thursday, November 5, 2026
South Korea's top financial regulator will introduce a system for cornerstone investors in initial public offerings to curb sharp price drops after listings. The Financial Services Commission plans to require cornerstone investors to maintain minimum holding periods following IPO debuts. The measure aims to reduce post-listing volatility by preventing large immediate share sales by early investors.
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