Bull market cools Korea’s activist battles

Activist hedge funds were once treated as unwelcome agitators in South Korea, often turned away at corporate doorsteps. Management teams, wary of short-term pressure and hostile campaigns, viewed them as disruptive forces threatening their control and stability. While a full detente has yet to emerge, the mood is noticeably shifting. Amid a blistering stock market rally, shareholder activism has moderated as rising valuations ease the urgency for direct confrontation. At the same time, corporati

By The Korea Herald