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Going forward, the company plans to appoint directors with management experience, strengthen monitoring functions, enhance onboarding processes, and improve information disclosure.\n\n### Future Initiatives and Enhancement of Corporate Governance\nAt the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026, six directors will be elected, including four outside directors with management experience and capital markets expertise, to strengthen the Board's professionalism and effectiveness. The company aims to maximize corporate value and will continue to enhance its corporate governance through the Corporate Value Enhancement Committee. 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