Applications Open for the 17th Korea KOSDAQ Awards... Who Will Be the Top KOSDAQ Company?

"We are looking for the leading companies that will usher in the KOSDAQ 1000-point era."

The KOSDAQ Association has announced its plans for the "17th Korea KOSDAQ Awards" and will be accepting applications from KOSDAQ-listed companies until August 11.

Since 2004, the KOSDAQ Association has held the Korea KOSDAQ Awards ceremony to recognize outstanding companies in areas such as business performance, market contribution, ESG management, technological development, and job creation, with the aim of enhancing investor trust and elevating the value of the KOSDAQ brand.

Celebrating its 17th edition this year, the Korea KOSDAQ Awards has been elevated to a government-sponsored event since 2022, co-hosted by the KOSDAQ Association and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The highest honor is the Prime Minister's Award, and a total of up to 15 awards will be presented across nine categories, including the Minister of SMEs and Startups Award and the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission Award.

The final recipients will be selected by a selection committee comprised of external experts in each field, through a quantitative evaluation based on document review and a qualitative evaluation through company visits. Award-winning companies will receive additional points in governance evaluations during periodic designated auditor exemption reviews. Additional benefits include a one-year exemption from additional and amended listing fees at the Korea Exchange, as well as free participation in mandatory disclosure education provided by the KOSDAQ Association.

Furthermore, when selecting award recipients, companies participating in the Corporate Value-Up Program will receive additional points, in order to promote mutual growth with investors through voluntary enhancement of corporate value among KOSDAQ-listed companies.

Lee Donghoon, Chairman of the KOSDAQ Association, emphasized the 2025 slogan, "KOSDAQ, the compass of growth leading the future," and said, "Just like a great ship sailing through the open ocean, we ask for the participation and interest of outstanding companies that will lead the KOSDAQ 1000 era."

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