김학균 VC협회장 "30조 코스닥 활성화 펀드 조성해야"

Korea's venture ecosystem is threatened by stagnant post-IPO growth: while US public markets nurture listed companies at 1.7x pre-IPO investment levels, Korean KOSDAQ provides minimal post-listing support. A proposed 30 trillion won institutional fund aims to transform KOSDAQ from a mere exit market into a true innovation platform, addressing why deep-tech firms face barriers to global scaling after listing. This systemic shift from retail to institutional investors is critical to sustaining Korea's three-decade investment legacy.