Vacant Leadership in Korea Investment Management's ETF Division

The leadership of Korea Investment Management's ETF marketing division has been left vacant following the resignation of key consultant Seung-Hyun Kim. Kim's departure, due to his forthcoming move to Hana Asset Management, coincides with the resignation of Chanyoung Kim from KB Asset Management's ETF business division. This series of departures highlights the underlying instability within the industry, with particular emphasis on the internal atmosphere at Korea Investment Management potentially driving away critical personnel.
Entering a period without a head for its ETF team, Korea Investment Management plans to recruit externally. Given the fiercely competitive landscape of the rapidly growing domestic ETF market, there is considerable interest in whether these efforts will yield a new generation of leadership. The firm's characterization as a 'talent academy' underscores its capability in developing skilled professionals but also highlights challenges in retaining them amidst rising inter-firm competition.
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