고려아연 사외이사 4명 사임에…MBK·영풍, 공개 추천 절차 제안

Korea Zinc's largest shareholders are forcing a fundamental shift toward substantive board governance by opening independent director nominations to all stakeholders, challenging decades of control through restricted selection criteria. This move addresses a critical gap between formal shareholder participation rights and their actual exercise, setting a potential industry precedent for Korean conglomerates where minority shareholders have historically had limited influence over boardroom composition. The shift from procedural compliance to genuine democratic governance reflects mounting pressure on large Korean firms to demonstrate real independence and accountability beyond cosmetic reforms.