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Shin Eun-jung

Senior Analyst at DB Securities

Shin Eun-jung is a Senior Analyst at DB Financial Investment (DB Securities), specializing in the coverage of South Korean internet and media companies, with a recent focus on major firms such as The Pinkfong Company and Kakao. She is recognized for providing in-depth fundamental analysis and sector outlooks, frequently cited for her expertise on content monetization and advertising trends, and has issued notable investment recommendations such as maintaining a 'buy' call on Kakao and providing critical perspectives on new IP performance at The Pinkfong Company. Active in sell-side equity research since at least the early 2020s, Shin Eun-jung has established herself within DB Securities as a key sector specialist, though details about her prior employment history and professional certifications remain undisclosed in public sources. Her analyst reports are widely referenced in Korean financial media, reflecting a track record of influence and authority in market commentary.

Shin Eun-jung's questions to KT (KT) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Shin Eun-jung from DB Securities inquired about the detailed process for KT's new CEO appointment. Shin also asked whether a change in CEO would impact the company's ongoing value-up plan or if the plan's direction would remain consistent.

Answer

KT CFO Min Jang outlined the CEO appointment process, which officially began on November 4th. The Director Candidate Recommendation Committee, composed of eight independent directors, will select a pool of candidates from external recommendations, open calls, shareholder recommendations, and internal candidates. This committee will conduct screenings and interviews to select one CEO candidate by year-end, who will then be confirmed by the Board of Directors and finally appointed at the 2026 General Meeting of Shareholders. Regarding the value-up plan, Min Jang affirmed its sustainability, stating it was a BOD resolution disclosed in November of the previous year with implementation progress shared in May. He emphasized that a CEO change would not invalidate the plan, as the BOD remains committed to its direction and the action plans promised to the market.

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Question · Q3 2025

Shin Eun-jung from DB Securities inquired about the process for appointing KT's new CEO and whether this leadership change would impact the company's ongoing value-up program.

Answer

CFO Min Jang detailed that the CEO appointment process began on November 4, 2023, involving a Director Candidate Recommendation Committee (comprising 8 independent directors) to select one candidate by year-end for BOD confirmation and a 2026 shareholder meeting appointment. He affirmed that the value-up plan, approved by the BOD and disclosed in November 2023, is a sustained commitment and is not expected to be invalidated by a CEO change.

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