Enerzin Completes Acquisition of DKME Management Control...Expectations for Lifting Trading Suspension and Business Restructuring

Enerzin has completed the acquisition of management control of DKME, a KOSPI-listed company, and is launching a full-scale management improvement initiative. With the change in the largest shareholder, restructuring of the governance structure and capital injection are also underway, raising expectations for synergy between the two companies. On April 20, Enerzin announced that it had signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with DKME Inc., the former largest shareholder of DKME, centering on the transfer of management control, and is currently proceeding with the process to change the largest shareholder. In addition, it is also reviewing measures to support DKME’s financial structure. At the extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for next month, the current directors and audit committee members will resign, and a new management team recommended by Enerzin is expected to be appointed. DKME is currently subject to a substantive eligibility review for listing due to issues related

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04.20 14:46

Mirae Asset Global Investments Publishes "Pension Investment Guidebook" Featuring 72 Top Products

Mirae Asset Global Investments announced on April 20 that it has published the "Mirae Asset Pension Investment Guidebook" for pension investors. This guidebook is designed to help investors approach pension investment from a "strategy" perspective. The guidebook includes: ▲ "Pension, Now It's Strategy," explaining the importance of pension investment strategies; ▲ "Pension Formation," which suggests asset allocation by generation and situation; ▲ "Pension Winning Tactics," offering practical investment know-how; ▲ information on pension systems and tax benefits; and ▲ a selection of 72 recommended pension products. In addition, the guidebook divides pension investment into "first half, second half, and extra time," presenting strategies tailored to each stage according to different investment preferences, thereby assisting investors in designing personalized portfolios. It also introduces not only ETFs and funds but also the AI-based robo-advisor service "M-ROBO." Furthermore, the gui

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04.20 14:31

Korea Exchange to Hold "National University Student Securities and Derivatives Competition"

The Korea Exchange announced on April 20 that it will hold the "22nd National University Student Securities and Derivatives Competition" and will accept research proposals until June 5. This competition has been held annually since 2005 to discover innovative ideas and outstanding talent necessary for the development of the capital market. Winners of the competition will receive preferential treatment in the document screening stage when applying for a position at the Korea Exchange for the next five years. The Korea Exchange will select up to 10 teams that submit outstanding research proposals, granting them an opportunity to participate in the final round and providing a set amount of research funding. The research conducted by the finalist teams will then be evaluated, and awards will be given to the best works. Eligibility is limited to undergraduate students at four-year domestic universities (including students on leave of absence, excluding graduate students). Teams must be for

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04.20 14:15

Goldman Sachs Raises Forecast to 220%: "KOSPI Headed to 8,000, Led by Semiconductors"

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month KOSPI target from 7,000 to 8,000. On April 20, Goldman Sachs released a report stating that it has revised its forecast for KOSPI earnings growth this year from 130% to 220%, and is raising the index ceiling to 8,000. The report projects that the fundamentals of Korea’s semiconductor and industrial sectors will continue to improve throughout the year. In particular, it identified demand for semiconductors related to artificial intelligence (AI) as the main driver behind the improvement in earnings. It also forecast that the earnings growth rate for the broader market, excluding Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, would reach 48%. In addition, despite the improvement in earnings, the report evaluated the KOSPI’s 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio (PER) at around 7.5 times, which is significantly lower than the historical peak average of 10 times. The report emphasized that the semiconductor-led selling trend has subsided s

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04.20 14:13

HancomWITH Highlights Next-Generation PQC Security Technology...Emerges as Key Player in Quantum Security Market

HancomWITH is attracting market attention by leveraging its next-generation security technology capabilities centered on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). In particular, the company is recognized for its competitiveness in both securing technology and achieving commercialization in preparation for the era of quantum computing. The company has secured patents related to PQC modules based on NIST standards and has successfully applied them to its major product lines. Furthermore, in January of last year, HancomWITH officially demonstrated its technical prowess by passing the cryptographic module validation (KCMVP) of the National Intelligence Service. Currently, HancomWITH has commercialized PQC technology in its data and communications security products, including 'Hancom XDB', 'Hancom XConnect', and 'Hancom XFWEB'. In addition, at eGISEC 2026, the company showcased a next-generation security solution that combines AI-based authentication technology with quantum cryptography, highlightin

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04.20 13:46

SAMG Entertainment to Host Large-Scale 'Happy Festa' for Children's Day, Expanding Online and Offline Presence

Global IP content company SAMG Entertainment is hosting a large-scale festival centered around its character IPs to celebrate Children's Day season. This event has been designed as a single festival by seamlessly connecting brand spaces and distribution channels, with a focus on a structure where experience and consumption naturally follow one another. The "Children’s Day Happy Festa" will be held at SAMG Entertainment’s key locations in Seongsu, Jamsil, and Pangyo, each with a distinct concept. At the same time, both online pre-events and on-site participation programs will be offered to increase anticipation before the visit and to encourage natural word-of-mouth after the visit. The Dirty Tinyping store in Seongsu will operate as a space centered on purchase benefits. The company will emphasize price competitiveness by offering discounts on My Ping products of up to 50%, same-day "Today Deal" offers, and lucky bags. In addition, photo zones and interactive social media events will b

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04.20 13:42

NH Investment & Securities and Quotalab to Hold Stock Compensation System Practical Strategy Seminar

NH Investment & Securities announced on April 20 that it will hold the "Stock Compensation System Practical Strategy 2026" seminar together with Quotalab, a venture capital finance infrastructure company, at its Yeouido headquarters in Seoul on April 23. This seminar is aimed at HR and finance professionals of listed companies with more than 1,000 employees holding treasury shares. It has been organized to help them respond to regulatory changes related to treasury shares following revisions to the Commercial Act, which will take effect on March 6, 2026. The event will feature presentations including "Latest Trends in Employee Stock Compensation Systems and Introduction to the QuotaBook Program" by Quotalab, "Integrated Stock Compensation Solution Guide" by NH Investment & Securities, and "Tax Practice for Stock Compensation Systems." The seminar will address how companies?especially those holding treasury shares?can utilize stock compensation systems to prevent talent outflow for long

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04.20 13:40

Xecure: "Naoris Completes Validation with Multiple U.S. Clients... Full-Scale Commercialization of Quantum Security Begins"

On April 20, Xecure announced that Naoris has completed proof-of-concept (PoC) validations with multiple clients across various industries in the United States, leading to actual revenue generation and application in real-world services. Naoris is currently conducting PoC projects with several U.S. clients, and some of these projects have already led to revenue and implementation in operational environments. This demonstrates that quantum security technology is progressing beyond mere concept validation or research and development, and is beginning to establish itself as a commercial solution functioning in actual customer environments. Xecure has established the foundation to apply quantum security technology, which has already been validated and commercialized abroad, to domestic industrial sites. Through the company's communication and financial security infrastructure and supply chain, the commercialization and expansion of related technology is possible. According to the company,

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04.20 13:29

'Institutional Buying' Lifts KOSPI Back Above 6,200... KOSDAQ Also Closes Higher

Enerzin Completes Acquisition of DKME Management Control...Expectations for Lifting Trading Suspension and Business Restructuring

Mirae Asset Global Investments Publishes "Pension Investment Guidebook" Featuring 72 Top Products

Korea Exchange to Hold "National University Student Securities and Derivatives Competition"

Goldman Sachs Raises Forecast to 220%: "KOSPI Headed to 8,000, Led by Semiconductors"

HancomWITH Highlights Next-Generation PQC Security Technology...Emerges as Key Player in Quantum Security Market

SAMG Entertainment to Host Large-Scale 'Happy Festa' for Children's Day, Expanding Online and Offline Presence

NH Investment & Securities and Quotalab to Hold Stock Compensation System Practical Strategy Seminar

Xecure: "Naoris Completes Validation with Multiple U.S. Clients... Full-Scale Commercialization of Quantum Security Begins"

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