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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...

  • 2024 The Year of Global Elections_FH Korea New Year Newsletter

      I trust you have had a year filled with gratitude for this year’s achievements. In the new year, 2024, the Year of the Blue Dragon, it is my wish for you to foster a culture of growth for yourself, your people and your organization!   2024 will be a year of global elections, not just the economy. It is a time to build world-class public affairs capabilities.   One variable that adds uncertainty to...

  • FleishmanHillard Korea receives the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards

      FleishmanHillard Korea receives the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards   On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, FleishmanHillard Korea was selected as the ‘2023 PR Company of the Year’ at the 31st Korea PR Awards hosted by the Korea PR Association. The Korea PR association(KPRA) is the leading professional organization representing corporate, academic, public sector, and PR agencies, serving the communication community with programs similar to PRSA. KPRA was...

  • FleishmanHillard Launched APAC DE&I DECODED report

    The New Report Sets out a Framework for Corporations to Follow in the APAC Region to Act More Relevantly and Authentically to Meet the Local Needs of the Population FleishmanHillard’s Research and Analytics practice, TRUE Global Intelligence™ today launched DE&I Decoded: APAC, a comprehensive report focused on Asia Pacific consumer perceptions and needs regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). The report showcases the need for organizations to drastically rethink the way they are engaging with...

  • First Approach to Climate in Response to Europe’s Energy Crisis, FleishmanHillard Study Find

    Executives Express Deep Concern About Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions, Expect Poverty to Rise The research also found: U.S. executives were the most likely to say the priority should be increasing energy supplies, at 37%, followed by Germany respondents at 34% and China and UK respondents at 32%. South Korea and Spain executives were the most likely to say climate action should be prioritized, at 33% and 24%, respectively. Chinese executives were highest in expecting to reduce...

  • [FH Korea] 2023 New Year Newsletter

    I. Korean Society & the Global Context: An Urgency for Less Blame, More Empathy   Business leaders around the world start the Year of the Black Rabbit amid grave concerns. They are confronted by an overwhelming number of unfavorable business challenges and global issues that cannot be resolved by the individual efforts of separate companies alone. The never-ending COVID-19 endemic, escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, unstoppable global inflation, soaring interest rates and the energy crisis, plus the...

  • Credibility, Performance and Service Fees are Key Criteria for Choosing Asset Managers, According to FleishmanHillard’s First Pan-Asia Future of Asset Management Report

    Preference for Foreign Asset Managers in Terms of Performance, Track Record and Trustworthiness HONG KONG, June 14, 2022 – The vast majority of Asian investors see credibility (96%), performance (96%) and service fees (90%) as the key criteria for choosing an asset manager, according to FleishmanHillard’s The Future of Asset Management in Asia 2022. The report, which for the first time now covers four markets across Asia (mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and South Korea) and...

  • Fleishmanhillard Seoul named PR Consultancy of The Year in PR Awards ASIA 2022 JAPAN/KOREA Category

      On June 8, 2022,  FleishmanHillard in Seoul triumphed as the 2022 Consultancy of the Year in the highly competitive Japan/Korea category of the PR AWARDS ASIA, held by Campaign, an authoritative voice of the media, marketing and advertising community globally. Marking its 20th anniversary, FleishmanHillard in Korea delivers excellent client experience through agile and all-encompassing communication services under its ‘Kindness & Brilliance’ focus in 2022. Under the leadership of President & Senior Partner Yvonne...

  • Science & Technology Policy Institute and Korean Association of Fair Economy hosted the ‘Revitalization of Innovative Enterprise and its Regulation’ forum

    On May 25, 2022, Science & Technology Policy Institute and Korean Association of Fair Economy hosted the ‘Revitalization of Innovative Enterprise and its Regulation’ forum in Seoul Global Center located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.  Experts from various fields convened to discuss domestic environmental regulations and to provide alternative solutions. During the forum, Yang Wang, a head of FleishmanHillard Stakeholder Engagement Center, emphasized, “regarding platform regulations, there are many related stakeholders besides the enterprises and the authorities...

  • Korea Corporate Governance Forum hosted a seminar on ‘Succession and Governance’ on May 18, 2022

    Yvonne Park, President of FleishmanHillard Korea, presented ‘Family Enterprise Governance and Succession management’ at a seminar held by the Korea Corporate Governance Forum on May 18, 2022. The forum panelists suggested the following to reduce the governance risks and prevent infringements of minority shareholders' rights in the process of succession: decrease the rate for gift and inheritance tax, strengthen the rights and responsibilities of the board of directors, and change the method of calculation for...