Korea Stock Exchange |
Korea Exchange (KRX) was created on January 27, 2005 through the merger of the Korea Stock Exchange, KOSDAQ Stock Market and the Korea Futures Exchange. Korea Exchange is the sole securities exchange operator in South Korea. KRX is ranked in the top 10 worldwide in terms of trading value and number of listed companies. As of December 2011, Korea Exchange had about 1,800 listed companies with a market capitalization of US$996 billion. KRX plans to expand its activity to attract listings of overseas companies including not only Chinese companies but also Global 100 Companies. In January 2011, the Laos Securities Exchange (LSX) established jointly by the government of Laos and Korea Exchange was opened for trading (KRX holds 49% of the company shares). The board of directors of the LSX is composed of 3 members nominated by the Bank of Laos and 3 members nominated by the KRX. Main office address: Seoul Office: 33 Yoido, Youngdungpo-gu, Seoul. Phone: (02)3774-9000 |
