Financial authorities: "Claims of additional KOSDAQ measures on the 13th are false; strict action against rumor spreading"

The financial authorities stated on the 12th that the claim circulating online about the announcement of "additional KOSDAQ measures on the 13th" is "entirely false."

The Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service issued a press reference material titled "Investor Precautions Regarding False Information on Additional KOSDAQ Measures on the Internet/SNS" on the same day, making this clear.

Since the previous day, rumors have circulated online that the government will announce additional measures to boost KOSDAQ activity on the 13th. The content includes easing or gradually eliminating the current 30% price limit range, and further reviewing policies to activate retail investor trading. Posts suggesting that measures related to the KOSDAQ promotion/demotion system and low PBR (price-to-book ratio) companies could be released this week have also spread in various places.

The financial authorities announced a policy of responding strictly to the spreading of rumors. A financial authority official said, "Spreading baseless rumors may constitute unfair trading under the Capital Markets Act," adding, "We plan to take strict action if illegal conduct is confirmed."

Investors were urged to verify official information. The official emphasized, "Do not invest based on unverified rumors; please always confirm policy-related information through official press releases."