South Korean and Japanese financial chiefs pledge deeper market cooperation

Chief regulator Lee Eog-weon, who leads South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, met with Japan’s Financial Services Agency commissioner Yutaka Ito in Seoul on Tuesday. The two exchanged assessments of current market conditions and identified areas for joint policy action. They affirmed a commitment to deepen cooperation on capital-market issues, aiming to harmonise regulatory approaches.

The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to align financial oversight across the region. Both sides presented the dialogue as a means to boost investor confidence and facilitate cross-border capital flows. No specific initiatives were announced beyond the pledge of continued collaboration.