Korea Fund Inc (KF) — SEC Filings
Korea Fund Inc (KF) — 10 SEC filings. Latest: DEF 14A (Aug 29, 2025). Includes 8 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A.
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Overview
Korea Fund Inc (KF) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Aug 29, 2025: The Korea Fund, Inc. (KF) is holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on October 22, 2025, at JPMorgan's offices in New York, NY. The primary agenda is the re-election of Mr. Julian Reid as a Class I Director for a three-year term. Mr. Reid, who has served as a Director and Chairman of the Board s
Sentiment Summary
Across 10 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bearish, 9 neutral. The dominant filing sentiment for Korea Fund Inc is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Korea Fund Inc (KF) has filed 2 DEF 14A, 8 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Aug 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent SEC Filings (10)
| Date | Form | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | DEF 14A | Korea Fund Seeks Re-election of Chairman Julian Reid at Annual Meeting | low |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Nov 14, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Oct 9, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Aug 30, 2024 | DEF 14A | Korea Fund Inc. Files 2024 Proxy Statement | low |
| May 10, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Feb 15, 2024 | SC 13G/A | SC 13G/A Filing | |
| Feb 9, 2024 | SC 13G/A | City of London IM Maintains 10.0% Stake in Korea Fund Inc. | low |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SC 13G/A | 1607 Capital Partners Cuts Korea Fund Stake to 3.0% | low |
| Jan 12, 2024 | SC 13G/A | Allspring Global Investments Amends KOREA FUND INC Stake |
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of KF's 4 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 0 as medium-risk, and 4 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Key Executives
- Julian Reid
- Matthew Sippel, CFA
- Richard A. Silver
- Yan Hu
- Simon J. Crinage
Industry Context
The Korea Fund, Inc. operates within the closed-end fund industry, specifically focusing on investments in South Korean equities. This sector is influenced by global economic conditions, geopolitical developments in the Korean peninsula, and the performance of the South Korean economy and its major industries like technology and manufacturing.
Top Tags
institutional-ownership (3) · amendment (3) · fund-holdings (2) · DEF 14A (1) · Proxy Statement (1) · Director Election (1) · Corporate Governance (1) · Closed-End Fund (1) · JPMorgan (1) · Shareholder Meeting (1)
Key Numbers
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Meeting Date | October 22, 2025 | Date for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders |
| Record Date | August 15, 2025 | Date for determining stockholders entitled to vote |
| Shares Outstanding | 4,158,348 | Total common stock shares outstanding as of the Record Date |
| City of London Investment Group PLC Ownership | 31.8% | Percentage of outstanding shares owned by City of London Investment Group PLC |
| Lazard Ltd Ownership | 13.8% | Percentage of outstanding shares owned by Lazard Ltd |
| Annual Director Retainer Fee | $57,000 | Base annual retainer fee for Directors |
| Additional Chairman Fee | $14,000 | Additional annual retainer fee for the Chairman of the Board |
| Additional Audit Committee Chairman Fee | $8,000 | Additional annual fee for the Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee |
| Julian Reid's First Director Year | 2004 | Year Julian Reid first became a Director of the Fund |
| Number of Directors | 4 | Total number of Directors on the Fund's Board |
| Filing Year | 2024 | The filing date is August 30, 2024, indicating the proxy statement for the 2024 period. |
| Shares Beneficially Owned | 1,507,406 | Represents the total number of shares of Common Stock in The Korea Fund, Inc. held by City of London Investment Management Company Limited with sole voting and dispositive power. |
| Percentage of Class | 10.0% | This is the percentage of The Korea Fund, Inc.'s Common Stock beneficially owned by City of London Investment Management Company Limited, indicating a significant stake. |
| Shared Voting Power | 0 | Indicates that City of London Investment Management Company Limited has no shared voting power over the reported shares. |
| Shared Dispositive Power | 0 | Indicates that City of London Investment Management Company Limited has no shared dispositive power over the reported shares. |
Forward-Looking Statements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Korea Fund Inc (KF)?
Korea Fund Inc has 10 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Aug 2025, including 8 SC 13G/A, 2 DEF 14A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of KF filings?
Across 10 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 1 bearish, 9 neutral. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find Korea Fund Inc SEC filings explained simply?
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What are the key financial highlights for Korea Fund Inc?
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What is the investment thesis for KF?
The investment thesis for KF includes bull, base, and bear case scenarios derived from AI analysis of recent SEC filings.
Who are the key executives at Korea Fund Inc?
Key executives identified across Korea Fund Inc's filings include Julian Reid, Matthew Sippel, CFA, Richard A. Silver, Yan Hu, Simon J. Crinage.
What are the main risk factors for Korea Fund Inc stock?
Of KF's 4 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 0 medium-risk, and 4 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Korea Fund Inc?
Recent forward-looking statements from Korea Fund Inc include guidance on {"claim":"City of London Investment Management will maintain a significant stake in The Korea Fund, Inc.","entity":"City.