As the 41th President of the Korean Securities Association (KSA), I warmly welcome you to our official website.

Since its foundation in 1976, KSA has developed into the most prestigious academic association in the Asia-Pacific region beyond Korea, leading academic research in the field of finance and contributing to the development of the Korean financial markets. We think that this development of KSA is greatly thanks to the dedication and hard work of past presidents and executives, and the continued enthusiasm and active participation of its members.

KSA plays an integral role in the development of the finance academic community through various channels. First and foremost, the Korean Securities Association is publishing the world-renowned SSCI-indexed journal (Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies) and SCOPUS-indexed journal (Korean Journal of Financial Studies) at the same time, producing many excellent papers every year. In addition, the Korea Securities Association supports academic advancement in the field of finance by holding international and domestic academic events and numerous research support programs. More specifically, our annual Conference on Asia-Pacific Financial Markets, now on its 19th year, is recognized as one of the top international conferences in the region, as papers presented at the conference are continuously published in leading international journals.

KSA also contributes to the development of the country’s financial markets via diverse programs and events designed to provide a link between academia and financial services industry. For example, we offer multiple symposiums on financial policy/regulation and seminars in which academics, policy makers, and industry practitioners get together to discuss current policy issues in the financial markets. In addition, we sponsor diverse policy- and practice-oriented research to provide solutions for problems faced in the industry.

This year, we plan to operate KSA in a way that it can more effectively accomplish the two missions: contributing to the academic achievement in the field of finance and the formulation of the financial policies. We are planning SFR (Summer Finance Roundtable) and PDF (Paper Development Forum) for the academic achievement. SFR is a small-scale conference designed to enhance the research motivation of emerging scholars who will lead the future of the finance field and to increase participation in academic activities. PDF is a forum where feedback on manuscripts is provided on-site regarding the likelihood of journal publication, effectively serving as a fast track in the paper review process. The Policy Symposium aims to provide practical insights on timely topics that can be meaningfully reflected in the formulation of financial policies. This year, we plan to host symposiums on the Value-Up Program, digital assets, and improvements to internal control systems in financial institutions.

For the academic achievement of our members, and the development of KSA and the country’s financial markets, we ask for your continued enthusiasm and active participation in programs and events that will be hosted throughout the year. Thank you.

Junesuh Yi41th President of Korean Securities Association