According to the 2025 Asia Pacific Private Equity Almanac, South Korea is one of three Asia-Pacific countries, alongside Australia and Japan, where the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is expanding its presence. The nation's mergers and acquisitions market remained robust in 2024, recording $18.6bn in deal value, ranking third in the region. While the number of transactions dropped from 122 in 2023 to 103 in 2024, dealmaking gained momentum in the latter half of the year, surging 68% year-on-year to $12.9bn, according to Deloitte. Private equity firms are also playing an increasing role in reshaping governance and management at undervalued Korean companies, unlocking new value creation opportunities. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year. Lower interest rates are expected to further fuel leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for an active 2025, Deloitte reported. Restructuring...
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