Application Open for the 13th Korea KOSDAQ Awards

Awards Also Presented in the ESG Category

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] The Korea Exchange KOSDAQ Association is starting applications for the Korea KOSDAQ Awards, which discover promising KOSDAQ companies.

On the 14th, the KOSDAQ Association announced the plan for the '13th Korea KOSDAQ Awards' and stated that applications will be accepted until the 8th of next month.

The Korea KOSDAQ Awards are ultimately selected by a selection committee composed of external experts through quantitative evaluations on management performance, transparent management, marketing, technological capability, 4th industrial innovation, job creation, and qualitative evaluations including CEO interviews through corporate due diligence.

This year, as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management has become a global issue, the social contribution category will be expanded and reorganized to award the ESG category.

Applications can be made through self-application by KOSDAQ companies or recommendations from securities firms and KOSDAQ-related organizations. Award-winning companies will receive benefits such as exemption from additional listing fees and change of listing fees on the Korea Exchange for one year, and free participation in training programs by the KOSDAQ Association.

Jang Kyung-ho, chairman of the KOSDAQ Association, said, "Despite the difficult conditions due to COVID-19, we ask for the active participation and interest of excellent KOSDAQ companies that continue innovation and growth and brighten the KOSDAQ market."

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