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South Korea's financial authorities will exempt employees of private financial firms from sanctions on losses incurred while investing in the National Growth Fund, with this measure set to take effect next month. To encourage investment, the risk weight for policy-purpose funds will be reduced from 400% to 100%.

Concurrently, a revised plan for the KOSDAQ market will be announced this week, aiming to establish stricter delisting conditions for 'penny stocks.' An estimated 150 companies could face delisting this year, significantly more than previously anticipated. Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won is also visiting various companies to promote investment in advanced industries, with the regional itinerary focusing on bio and semiconductor sectors.