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Year: 2024
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[FH] 2024 South Korea General Election Newsletter
On 10 April 2024, the general election to elect 300 members of the 22nd National Assembly of the Republic of Korea ended with a landslide victory for the opposition party. As a result, the Democratic Party of Korea has been the majority party in the National Assembly for three consecutive years after the 20th, 21st and 22nd elections. The Yoon Administration and the People Power Party, the minority party in the legislature, aimed to win...
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[Interview] Wang Yang Explores Shareholder Activism Trends and Corporate Strategies for the 2024 AGM Season
In recent discussions, attention has centered on addressing the ‘Korean Discount’ by government and capital market stakeholders in Korea. Wang Yang, who leads the Center for Stakeholder Engagement at FleishmanHillard Korea, provides strategic insights into the heightened shareholder activism during this AGM season. He analyzes their principal agendas and suggests strategies and communication guides for corporations to effectively respond. https://youtu.be/x7dIpwL3JAE?si=kcLspbw5O-r7PUH9 Activist shareholders are increasingly engaging with companies to advocate for enhanced shareholder rights, improved...
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DAVOS REFLECTIONS
Sharing various insights and perspectives on the outlook of global politics, business and culture with FleishmanHillard colleagues around the world as hashtag#WEF24 concludes. While the main agenda of this year’s Davos Forum focused on AI’s impact on the global economy and regulatory discussions, attention quickly shifted to the November U.S. presidential election and the unfolding power dynamics between the United States and China. This shift in emphasis can be attributed to the fact that...