Mirae Asset Securities, Samsung, Korea Investment and Securities, KB and Shinhan’s profit have remained strong in 2024.

Mirae Asset Securities’ operating profit surged 83% to KRW924 billion (US$634m) in 2024 buoyed by overseas stock brokerage and trading income, its latest earnings release showed. The Seoul-based securities house’s net operating revenue reached KRW2 trillion, up 40% compared to the prior year. Roughly 14% (KRW282 billion) came from wealth management revenue billion, a figure 15% higher. We will diversify the revenue structure by expanding ELS sales channels and introducing new