Seoul: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited the country's main bourse operator Monday and promised the government's utmost respect for the capital market. Kim visited the Korea Exchange (KRX) office in Yeouido, western Seoul, and held a meeting with KRX Chairman Jeong Eun-bo, standing members of the Financial Services Commission, and analysts from major securities companies.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the prime minister emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing economic vitality by promoting the inflow of funds into the capital market and other productive sectors. He highlighted the aim to establish a virtuous circle structure that would return the fruits of growth to investors. Kim stated, "We will become a government that respects the capital market more than any previous government."
Kim acknowledged the structural challenges facing the country's economy both domestically and internationally. However, he assured that the government would strive to meet the expectations of the capital market, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between government entities and market participants to navigate these challenges effectively.