[박종면칼럼] 금융지주 회장 연임, 압도적 지지의 의미

South Korea's major financial holding company chairmen secured overwhelming shareholder approval for re-election (88-99%) despite government opposition, revealing that markets prioritize operational performance and dividends over political agendas. The result reflects the dominance of foreign investors (40-70% ownership) and global proxy advisors like ISS who recommended approval based on earnings track records and management continuity. This undermines proposed legal restrictions like three-term limits, suggesting that blanket executive tenure caps risk damaging financial industry competitiveness without addressing genuine abuse.