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How have delisting requirements changed recently?

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In January 2025, the financial authorities announced measures to tighten delisting requirements and streamline procedures so that underperforming companies can be removed in a timely manner.

The measures raise the market capitalization requirement (KOSPI from KRW 5 billion to KRW 50 billion, KOSDAQ from KRW 4 billion to KRW 30 billion) and the revenue requirement (KOSPI from KRW 5 billion to KRW 30 billion, KOSDAQ from KRW 3 billion to KRW 10 billion) in stages over several years starting in 2026, and shorten the maximum improvement period. They also include support for enabling shares of delisted companies to be traded on K-OTC.

Source: [Press release] Announcement of 'Measures to Improve the IPO and Delisting Systems' to raise the quality of the stock market
Last updated: 2026-10-14

This answer is general financial information as of 2026-10-14, not investment advice. Rules and tax rates change, so please also check the latest guidance from the source institution.