[INTERVIEW] Core of 'Korea discount' lies in poor investor protection

Weak investor protection and poor corporate governance are the key causes of the so-called 'Korea discount,' according to a famed professor of finance at Seoul National University who has long delved into the matter. The Korea discount refers to the unique characteristic of the Korean stock markets where listed companies' shares are traded at prices lower than their fundamentals.

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