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Pathfinder and EY Han Young sign MOU to strengthen independent director expertise

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Pathfinder and EY Han Young announced a memorandum of understanding to strengthen expertise among independent directors and improve corporate governance in South Korea.
  • The agreement comes as market interest in corporate governance grows, particularly among listed companies.
  • Companies are seeking expertise in areas including finance, risk management, internal controls and ESG.

Pathfinder and EY Han Young have signed a memorandum of understanding focused on strengthening the expertise of independent directors and spreading more advanced governance practices among South Korean companies.

Pathfinder recommends independent directors and management candidates, while EY Han Young is a global accounting and consulting firm. The two organizations announced the agreement on the third.

Interest in corporate governance has recently increased in the market, especially around listed companies. Against that backdrop, businesses are looking for candidates with expertise in finance, risk management, internal controls and environmental, social and governance issues.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.