Ministry of SMEs and Startups-Venture Association, Revised Stock Option System Briefing... Distribution of Utilization Manual

Policy Briefing Held in Pangyo on the 6th
"Helps Workforce Acquisition... Activates the System"

The Korea Venture Business Association held a 'Venture Company Stock Option Policy Briefing' on the 6th at the Pangyo Startup Zone main conference room to increase understanding of stock options and to revitalize the system.

The stock option system grants company executives, employees, or external experts the right to purchase the company's shares at a predetermined price within a certain period, serving as a means to attract talented personnel to venture companies.

Hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, this briefing was attended by over 200 participants including executives and employees of unlisted venture companies wishing to utilize the stock option system, venture capitalists (VCs), lawyers, and accounting professionals.

The Venture Policy Division of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups explained the revisions to the stock option system and overall details including tax benefits. Following this, Attorney Choi Cheol-min from Choi & Lee Law Office gave a presentation focusing on stock option dispute cases, legal procedures, and ways for venture companies to utilize the stock option system.

On this day, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups produced and distributed a 'Stock Option Utilization Manual' containing the details of the revised stock option system. Through recent amendments to the enforcement decree, the scope of external experts eligible to receive stock options has been expanded to include ① individuals with over 10 years of experience, ② PhD holders, and ③ those with a master's degree plus 5 years of practical experience.

A representative of the Korea Venture Business Association stated, "We expect that this revision of the stock option system will greatly help venture companies secure excellent talent," adding, "We will do our best to support the activation of policies for venture companies."

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