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The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or KCCI, was established in 1884. Its role in the modernization of Korea has been a leading one throughout its existence.

To deal with the rapid changes taking place in the international securities industry in a proactive manner, the KSE is taking various steps such as the extension of daily stock price change limit, improvement of the disclosure system, efficient operation of its stock index futures and options, management of inter-dealer government bond market, and promotion of listed comapnies' IR activities.

A stock information service provided by Korea Securities Computer Corp featuring Real-time and continuous updated data on stocks, bonds, futures and options.

The KOSDAQ market was born in July 1996 as a development of the existing OTC market in order to provide opportunities for intelligence-based, high value creating, high-tech start-ups and SMEs to raise long term and stable funds, and also for investors seeking hihg risk/high return opportunities to make investments.

KOSCOM is in charge of the the Korean Stock Exchange's completely automated stock trading system which connects securities companies and their branch offices with the exchange to achieve true paperless processing and delivery of stock buy/sell orders, order execution, execution confirmation, and investment information as well as the related administrative work. In addition to these securities firm services, KOSCOM works to promote the qualitative growth of the Korean securities market.

The KOFEX homepage provides relevant information such as market price data, rules and regulations, contract specifications and so on. It also provides Q&A, so you can ask anything related to KOFEX and Korean futures market. Moreover, it will continuously improve this homepage to provide you the easiest way to get relevant and timely information.

The Bank of Korea was established on June 12, 1950 under the Bank of Korea Act. The primary purpose of the Bank, as prescribed by the Act, is the pursuit of price stability. The Bank sets a price stability target every year in consultation with the Government and draws up and publishes an operational plan including it for monetary policy.

To continue its locomotive role in national industry development and to lead Korea's financial industry in globalization, we have articulated our vision to become a world-class investment bank that practices a universal banking system, supports the strategic industries of the 21st Century, plays a leadership role in international finance, and develops and supports North Korea-related investment.

With a company philosophy that places creating maximum value for clients as its highest priority and a corporate culture that encourages initiative and autonomy, KDLC has remained at the forefront of the nation's leasing industry since its inception in 1975. Recording more than two decades of constant growth, the Company has earned the position of Korea's largest leasing company in all aspects of the field including the highest levels of assets, revenues, market share, overseas operations and business diversification.

Shinhan Bank has done its utmost to bolster its profitability and distinguish itself as a premier financial institution in Korea, while striving to cope with the rapid pace of change in the financial sector. Under our belief that electronic banking will be the wave of future banking services, the Bank has also spared no efforts to establish a solid foothold in the emerging Internet market.

Kookmin Bank was established on Feb. 1, 1963 with the prime objective of providing financial services for household customers and small & medium sized enterprises (SMEs). After more than three decades of solid and profitable management the Bank stands at the top of the Korean financial institutions and is considered as the best Korean commercial bank in soundness, profitability, size, number of customers, network and corporate image.

KISC provides assistance in the following areas: Support on all necessary administrative procedures; Consultation on all forms of investment including M&As, JVs and real estate acquisition; Providing advice on legal, accounting and tax matters; Settlement assistance in areas such as accommodation, schooling, and health care; Ex post facto project management.

Dongwon Securities Co., Ltd. is a leading company in the industry with 1,500 employees and 70 branch offices. It is exerting itself to actively respond to diverse customers' needs by focusing on new product developments, profit considerations and customers' convenience. With all of these efforts, it is securing itself as the best total financial services company.

The Korea Real Estate Inforamtion Center (KREIC) is established for the purpose of providing real estate information of Korea to the overseas investors in more convenient and prompt fashion.

Following World War II, a republic was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a communist government was installed in the north. Between 1950 and 1953, US and other UN forces intervened to defend South Korea from North Korean attacks supported by the Chinese; an armistice was signed in 1953. Thereafter, South Korea achieved amazing economic growth, with per capita income rising to 13 times the level of North Korea. In 1997, the nation suffered a severe financial crisis from which it continues to make a solid recovery. South Korea has also maintained its commitment to democratize its political processes.