Korea Stock Exchange: Extension Of Equity Local Code

Starting from October, 6, 2003, the Korean Stock Exchange, the national numbering agency, will change the local codes or abbreviated codes for all Korean equities from 5 digits to 6 digits. However, ISINs of Korean equities will not be changed.

This change is to cope with the expected shortage of local codes. Under the new structure of local code, 99,999 codes can be allocated. The new code will add "zero" to existing code. For example, the local code of Samsung Electronics will be changed to "005930" from "05930".