How to read Korean filings

Companies listed in Korea must file a disclosure on DART, the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic system, whenever something important for investors happens: a large contract, a big swing in results, a trade by an executive or major shareholder, or a new issue of shares or bonds. Every filing follows a standard form, so once you know where the key figures sit, even a long Korean document becomes quick to scan.

For investors outside Korea there are a few extra things to know. Amounts are in Korean won and are often stated in thousands or millions of won; many thresholds are defined as a percentage of the company's revenue or equity rather than a fixed amount; and corrections are filed as separate documents marked [기재정정], which replace parts of the original rather than repeating it in full.

The guides below explain what each filing type means, which numbers to read first, and the Korean terms you will meet in the original documents. Most link to the matching list of recent filings on this site, so you can try it on real examples straight away. The guides are written and reviewed by hand and are updated when the rules change.