Bridging Two Cultures

K-Stock Translation was founded for the purpose of modernizing the Korean financial ecosystem. Despite impressive economic growth since the Miracle on the Han River, South Korea’s financial markets are still classified as “emerging” due to issues regarding accessibility for Western investors.

While there are many changes that need to be made, we believe an important step in the right direction is the translation of Korean public filings into English to improve corporate transparency. This comes at a time when improvements in AI have only made this task easier.

South Korea has a vibrant economy and strong technological advantages. What it lacks is the openness to Western capital that is critical for investment, innovation, and dynamism.