Chaperone has decided, through a board resolution, to fully acquire its first series of convertible bonds before their maturity date. The principal amount to be acquired is 8.6 billion won, and the actual amount received, including interest, is approximately 8.68 billion won, which will be paid using the company's own funds. The full redemption of the convertible bonds will eliminate a potential dilution of 11% relative to the total number of issued shares, which is a positive factor for shareholder value.

The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy has notified Dawonsys of the termination of the contract for the high-voltage power supply system for the ITER electron cyclotron. The contract amount is approximately 89.1 billion won (EUR 54.67 million), which represents 29.57% of Dawonsys's consolidated revenue for 2024. Dawonsys has raised objections regarding the reasons for the termination and the allocation of responsibility, and is currently considering legal action.

Pearl Abyss has announced its projected annual consolidated operating results for 2026 through a public disclosure. We anticipate annual sales of 709.8 to 743.8 billion won, and operating profit of 315.5 to 345.2 billion won. We have revised our previous guidance downwards due to changes in the structure of the Red Desert channel and the resulting impact on revenue.

Dongwon Mobility has announced its preliminary consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company achieved a turnaround, with revenue of 94.3 billion won and operating profit of 13.9 billion won, compared to a loss in the previous quarter. Operating profit increased by 29.9% year-on-year, demonstrating a clear improvement in profitability.

The KOSDAQ market supervisory department has issued a warning to Ilsin Bio regarding the potential designation as a stock subject to special management. As of August 11, 2026, the stock price has remained below 1,000 won for a consecutive period of 25 trading days. If this condition persists for an additional 5 trading days, the stock will be designated as a stock subject to special management, and investors are advised to exercise caution.

Enchem's largest shareholder, the Wyatt Group, has amended and re-disclosed the details of a stock collateral agreement signed in April, effective August 11th. The number of shares pledged as collateral has been reduced from 1.42 million to 1.12 million, and the total debt amount has been reduced from approximately 43.8 billion won to approximately 24.5 billion won. If the entire collateral is exercised, a change in the largest shareholder is possible, so small shareholders should continue to monitor the risk to the corporate governance structure.

GS reported consolidated revenues of 7.4131 trillion won and operating profit of 1.7174 trillion won for the second quarter of 2026. Operating profit increased by 253% compared to the same period last year, and net profit surged by 1180%. The cumulative operating profit for the first half of the year reached 2.9760 trillion won. This was driven by increased refining margins at GS Caltex and record-high performance in the lubricants business, but the shift to losses in the petrochemical sector and uncertainty in oil prices for the third quarter remain factors to watch.

NHN KCP achieved record-breaking quarterly revenue of 383.4 billion won and operating profit of 15.4 billion won in the second quarter of 2026. Revenue and operating profit increased by 28% and 25% respectively compared to the same period last year, and the total transaction volume increased by 34%, reaching approximately 17 trillion won. In addition to its core business performing well, the company is also accelerating the development of next-generation payment infrastructure based on AI agents and stablecoins.

Bankware Global has signed a system construction and software supply contract with PPOD, a Pakistani postal and postal financial services institution. The total contract value is approximately 7.975 billion won (based on Bankware Global's 28.3% stake), which represents 12.6% of the company's recent annual revenue. The project will be carried out from August 2026 to March 2028, and signifies the opening of new markets through the acquisition of overseas public financial infrastructure projects.

Kidari Studio reported a consolidated preliminary operating profit of 5.5 billion won for the second quarter of 2026. Compared to the same period last year, operating profit increased by 193% and revenue increased by 24%. The cumulative operating profit for the first half of the year reached 9 billion won, representing a 275% increase year-on-year. The standalone operating profit was 600 million won, a 59% decrease compared to the same period last year, highlighting a significant difference in profitability between the consolidated and standalone figures.

CJ CheilJedang has announced its preliminary consolidated results for the second quarter of 2026. Revenue reached 7.3621 trillion won (up 1.7% compared to the same period last year), while operating profit was 257.6 billion won (down 27.1%), and net loss amounted to 3.9 billion won (a shift to a loss). Due to the discontinuation of operations related to the sale of the F&C division, the comparative figures from the previous year are also expected to be adjusted downwards, so caution is needed when interpreting the actual performance.

Huons reported a consolidated operating profit of 2.9 billion won for the second quarter of 2026, a sharp decrease of 77.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenue amounted to 146.9 billion won, a decrease of 5.8% year-over-year, and net profit turned negative, reaching -10 billion won. The cumulative operating profit for the first half of the year also decreased by 91.2% compared to the previous year, clearly indicating a significant decline in performance.

CJ Seafood has announced its preliminary consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company's revenue reached 48.2 billion won, a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Net profit amounted to 7.4 billion won, marking a return to profitability. While the company continued to experience operating losses, the extent of the losses was significantly reduced, indicating some improvement in profitability.

Dream C&I has announced a revision to the contract amount for its clinical trial outsourcing agreement with a U.S. pharmaceutical company, lowering the figure. The finalized contract amount has been reduced from 7.2287 billion won to 6.94289 billion won, and the ratio of the contract amount to revenue has also decreased from 27.64% to 26.55%. This adjustment is due to a revision in the scope of the outsourcing services, while the contract period (2022-2029) and structure remain unchanged.

Hass has resolved at its board of directors meeting to enter into a trust agreement for the acquisition of its own shares. The contract amount is 1 billion won, and the contract period is one year, from August 12, 2026, to August 11, 2027. With the aim of stabilizing the stock price and rewarding employees, the trustee is NH Investment & Securities.

NHN has announced its preliminary consolidated results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported revenue of 757.9 billion won, a 25.3% increase compared to the same period last year, and operating profit of 57.9 billion won, a 164.1% increase. The cumulative operating profit for the first half of the year also reached 84.1 billion won, a 69.8% increase compared to the same period last year, demonstrating a clear improvement in performance.

Hankook Joongang has signed a main supply contract with Samsung Heavy Industries for shipbuilding materials. The contract amount is approximately 25.66 billion won, which represents 6.41% of the company's recent revenue and 11.60% of Hankook Joongang's revenue. Any remaining portions of the supply agreement that have not yet been finalized will be disclosed separately upon the conclusion of subsequent main contracts.

CJ Logistics has announced its preliminary consolidated operating results for the second quarter of 2026. The company reported revenue of 3.38 trillion won (up 10.9% year-on-year) and operating profit of 101.6 billion won (down 11.9% year-on-year). While revenue increased, operating profit and net profit both decreased by double digits compared to the previous year, indicating pressure on profitability.

S-Oil has corrected its previously announced interim dividend disclosure, which was approved by the board of directors on August 10, 2026. The dividend will be 800 won per share, totaling approximately 93.1 billion won, with the record date for dividend eligibility being August 25. This correction represents a significant change, as the dividend yield for the preferred shares has been adjusted from 0.0% to 1.3%.

JeteMa has applied to the NMPA for approval of its botulinum toxin product, JTM201, in China. Clinical trials in China involving 506 participants demonstrated that JTM201 is comparable to Botox in terms of efficacy and safety. If the approval is granted, it will pave the way for JeteMa to enter the Chinese cosmetic pharmaceutical market, although final approval is not yet confirmed.