Shinhan Financial Group and Vitzrocell received the corporate grand prize at the 2026 Korea IR Awards, presented by the chairman of the Financial Services Commission. Shinhan was recognized for its April corporate value enhancement plan, including shareholder returns linked to return on equity and growth rates, and for holding about 570 investor relations meetings during the year. Vitzrocell was honored for maintaining communication with investors and improving its market valuation through inclusion in major indexes. KT&G and ISC received excellence prizes, while HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, JB Financial Group, Alteogen and Olix won merit prizes. Senatechnology received the special prize, and four individuals won Best IRO awards.