UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-PX ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number: 811-8002 ------------------------ KOREA EQUITY FUND, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Two World Financial Center Building B, 22nd Floor New York, New York 10281-1712 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) Hiroshi Terasaki Korea Equity Fund, Inc. Two World Financial Center Building B, 22nd Floor New York, New York 10281-1712 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 833-0018 -------------- Date of fiscal year end: October 31 ---------------------- Date of reporting period: July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 ----------------------------------------- Item 1. Proxy Voting Record. Vote Summary 01-Jul-04 To 30-Jun-05 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BINGGRAE CO LTD Security Y0887G105 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7005180005 Agenda 700647906 - Management City KOREA Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6098236, 6121455 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements Mgmt For * 2. Elect the Directors Mgmt For Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Auditors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 13830 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 1 of 37 DAELIM INDUSTRIAL CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y1860N109 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7000210005 Agenda 700641005 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6249584 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, the income statement and the Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 4. Elect the Member of Auditors' Committee Mgmt For * 5. Approve the limit of remuneration for the Mgmt For * Directors + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 11000 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 2 of 37 DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGR CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y1916Y117 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 04-Mar-05 ISIN KR7042660001 Agenda 700643302 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 18-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6211732 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings-expected cash dividend: KRW 350 per share 2. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 43000 0 17-Feb-05 17-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 3 of 37 DAISHIN SECURITIES CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y19538100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 27-May-05 ISIN KR7003540002 Agenda 700720635 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Mar-05 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 16-May-05 SEDOL(s) 6251200 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 44th balance sheet, the income statement Mgmt For * and the statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings; cash dividend of KRW 550 per ordinary share and KRW 550 per Preference Share 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation addition to Mgmt For * the business purpose, adjustment of Articles on new allotment to the 3rd party and Bond related stock and maintenance of provision 3.1 Elect Mr. Lee Uh Ryong as an Internal Director Mgmt Abstain * 3.2 Elect Mr. Kim Dae Song as an Internal Director Mgmt Abstain * 4. Elect Mr. Hwang Jin Ho as a Member of the Auditors Mgmt Abstain * Committee 5. Elect Mr. Jang Chung Sik as an External Director Mgmt Abstain * 6. Approve the limit of remuneration for the Directors Mgmt Abstain * 7. Amend the Retirement Benefit plan for the Directors Mgmt Abstain * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 37200 0 17-May-05 17-May-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 4 of 37 HANA BANK - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y7642S100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 28-Mar-05 ISIN KR7002860005 Agenda 700644645 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 15-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6076470, 6795333, B05HY92 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 64th balance sheet and income statement Mgmt For * 2. Approve the 64th proposed disposition for retained Mgmt For * earning 3. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 4.1 Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 4.2 Elect a Member for the Audit Committee Mgmt For * 5. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 6. Approve the setting up of stock purchase option Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 137200 0 11-Mar-05 11-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 5 of 37 HANKOOK TIRE CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y30587102 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7000240002 Agenda 700648427 - Management City KOREA Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6107422 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statement Mgmt For * 2. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Elect the Outside Directors for the Auditors Mgmt For * Committee 4. Elect the Auditors Committee Member Mgmt For * 5. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 161000 0 28-Feb-05 28-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 6 of 37 HANKOOK TIRE CO LTD Security Y30587102 Meeting Type ExtraOrdinary General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 12-May-05 ISIN KR7000240002 Agenda 700678242 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 14-Apr-05 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 29-Apr-05 SEDOL(s) 6107422 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Appoint Mr. Young-Sung Lee as an External Director, Mgmt For * who is a Member of Auditors Committee + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 147000 0 20-Apr-05 20-Apr-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 7 of 37 HONAM PETROCHEMICAL CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y3280U101 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7011170008 Agenda 700651638 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6440020 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements-expected cash Mgmt For * dividend KRW 1,000 per share 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 4. Elect the Member of Auditors Committee who are Mgmt For * Outside Directors 5. Elect the Member of Auditors Committee who are not Mgmt For * Outside Directors 6. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 20000 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 8 of 37 HYUNDAI MOBIS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y3849A109 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7012330007 Agenda 700646625 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6449544 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 28th financial statement balance sheet, Mgmt For * income statement and retained earnings statement 2. Appoint the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 31750 0 28-Feb-05 28-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 9 of 37 HYUNDAI MTR CO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y38472109 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 04-Mar-05 ISIN KR7005380001 Agenda 700640952 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 18-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6451055 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Elect the Member of Auditors Committee Mgmt For * 4. Approve the limit of remuneration for Mgmt For * Directors 5. Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Mgmt For * Incorporation + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 62000 0 15-Feb-05 15-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 10 of 37 INDUSTRIAL BANK OF KOREA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y3994L108 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 30-Mar-05 ISIN KR7024110009 Agenda 700654305 - Management City KOREA Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 17-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6462972 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statement Mgmt For * 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 20000 0 11-Mar-05 11-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 11 of 37 INDUSTRIAL BANK OF KOREA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y3994L108 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 30-Mar-05 ISIN KR7024110009 Agenda 700660738 - Management City KOREA Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 17-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6462972 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting ID 220217, DUE TO ADDITION OF A RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. 1. Approve the financial statements Mgmt For * 2. Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Mgmt For * Incorporation 3. Approve the remuneration limit for Directors Mgmt For * 4. Approve the remuneration limit for Auditors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 20000 0 17-Mar-05 17-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 12 of 37 KIA MOTORS CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y47601102 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7000270009 Agenda 700647122 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6490928 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 61st financial statement balance sheet, Mgmt For * income statement and retained earnings statements 2. Appoint the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 102000 0 25-Feb-05 25-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 13 of 37 KOOKMIN BANK - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y4822W100 Meeting Type ExtraOrdinary General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 29-Oct-04 ISIN KR7060000007 Agenda 700600403 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 30-Sep-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 19-Oct-04 SEDOL(s) 6419365 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting ID 201659 DUE TO DELETION OF A RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. 1. Elect Mr. Jung Won Kang as an Executive Director Mgmt For * 2. Approve the stock option for the staff: 5,000 Mgmt For * shares to the Outside Director Mr. Dong Su Jung, 5,000 shares to Mr. Mun Youl Choi, 5,000 shares to Mr. Wang Ha Jo, 5,000 shares to Mr. Young Sun Jun and 10,000 shares to the Vice Chairman, Mr. Jung Young Kang + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 49608 0 18-Oct-04 18-Oct-04 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 14 of 37 KOOKMIN BANK - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y4822W100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7060000007 Agenda 700640154 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6419365 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * the statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 3. Elect the nominees for Member of Auditor Mgmt For * Committee who are not outside Directors 4. Elect the nominees for Member of Auditor Mgmt For * Committee who are outside Directors 5. Approve the Stock Option for staff Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 42408 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 15 of 37 KOREA ELEC PWR CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y48406105 Meeting Type ExtraOrdinary General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 10-Jun-05 ISIN KR7015760002 Agenda 700729378 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 14-Apr-05 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 27-May-05 SEDOL(s) 6495730 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt Abstain * 2. Appoint the Directors Mgmt Abstain * 3. Appoint the Auditors Mgmt Abstain * PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting ID 230798 DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE MEETING DATE AND AGENDA. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 23000 0 01-Jun-05 01-Jun-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 16 of 37 KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y48406105 Meeting Type ExtraOrdinary General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 27-Aug-04 ISIN KR7015760002 Agenda 700576183 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 21-Jul-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 17-Aug-04 SEDOL(s) 6495730 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 14000 0 12-Aug-04 12-Aug-04 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 17 of 37 KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y48406105 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7015760002 Agenda 700650408 - Management City KOREA Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6495730 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 44th balance sheet, income statement and the Mgmt For * disposition of retained earning + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 14000 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 18 of 37 KT&G CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security 48268G100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN US48268G1004 Agenda 700655876 - Management City DAEJON Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 08-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 5804069, 7539701 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Approve, pursuant to Article 449 of the Korean Mgmt For * Commercial Code and Article 41 of the Articles of Incorporation, the balance sheet, income statement and the statement of appropriation of retained earnings for the 18Th FY II. Amend, pursuant to Article 433 of the Korean Mgmt For * Commercial Code, the Articles of Incorporation III11 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph (2) of Mgmt For * the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Kwang Youl Lee as an Executive Director iii12 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph (2) of Mgmt For * the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Young Jin Min as an Executive Director iii21 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph (5) of Mgmt For * the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Choong Sup Kim as an Outside Director iii22 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph (5) of Mgmt For * the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Kyung Jae Lee as an Outside Director iii23 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph (5) of Mgmt For * the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Sun Gak Cha as an Outside Director iv. Approve, pursuant to Article 388 of the Korean Mgmt For * Commercial Code, a cap of Won 3000 million and Won 1500 million as remuneration to be paid to the President and the Directors including Outside Directors for the FY 2005 and 2004 + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8148009 01Q 80000 0 10-Mar-05 10-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 19 of 37 KT&G CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y49904108 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7033780008 Agenda 700645003 - Management City DAEJUN Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6175076 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3.1 Elect the Executive Directors 2 people Mgmt For * 3.2 Elect the Outside Directors 3 people Mgmt For * 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 21500 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 20 of 37 KT&G CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y49904108 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7033780008 Agenda 700656842 - Management City DAEJON Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 09-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6175076 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting ID 217898 DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. 1. Approve, pursuant to Article 449 of the Korean Mgmt For * Commercial Code and Articles of Incorporation of the Company, the financial statements for 18th FY 01 JAN 20 04 to 12 DEC 2004 2. Amend, pursuant to Article 433 of the Korean Commercial Mgmt For * Code, Article 18 of the Articles of Incorporation 3.1.1 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph(2) of the Mgmt For * Articles of Incorporation, Mr. Lee Kwang Youl as an Executive Director of the Company 3.1.2 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph(2) of the Mgmt For * Articles of Incorporation , Mr. Min Young Jin as an Executive Director of the Company 3.2.1 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph(5) of the Mgmt For * Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Kim Choong Sup as an Outside Director of the Company 3.2.2 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph(5) of the Mgmt For * Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Lee Kyung Jae as an Outside Director of the Company 3.2.3 Appoint, pursuant to Article 26, Paragraph(5) of the Mgmt For * Articles of Incorporation of the Company, Mr. Cha Sun Gak as an Outside Director of the Company 4. Approve, pursuant to Article 388 of the Korean Mgmt For * Commercial Code, the cap on remuneration to the President and the Directors for FY 2005 including Outside Directors at KRW 3,000 million + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 21 of 37 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 21500 0 11-Mar-05 11-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 22 of 37 LG ELECTRONICS INC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y5275H177 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7066570003 Agenda 700647247 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6520739 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements expected cash Mgmt For * dividend on LG Electronics ordinary shares : KRW 1,500 and expected cash dividend on LG Electronics preferred shares : KRW 1,550 2. Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Mgmt For * Incorporation 3. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 4. Approve the limit of remuneration for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 27400 0 25-Feb-05 25-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 23 of 37 LG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y5275B105 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 18-Mar-05 ISIN KR7006360002 Agenda 700645053 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 07-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6537096 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Elect the Directors Mgmt For * 4. Elect the Members of the Auditors Committee Mgmt For * 5. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 6. Amend the Article on the Retirement Benefit Plan Mgmt For * for the Directors + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 15000 0 04-Mar-05 04-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 24 of 37 NONG SHIM CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y63472107 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7004370003 Agenda 700638616 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6638115 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings, expected cash dividend: KRW 4,000 per share, net profit after tax: KRW 130,635,161,117 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Elect Mr. Chun Kyung, Sung as an Outside Director of Company Mgmt For * 4. Approve the limit of remuneration of the Directors Mgmt For * 5. Approve the limit of remuneration of the Auditors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 8523 0 24-Feb-05 24-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 25 of 37 ORION CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y88860104 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 25-Mar-05 ISIN KR7001800002 Agenda 700659343 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 14-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6896849 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements Mgmt For * 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3.1 Elect a Director Mgmt For * 3.2 Elect a Director Mgmt For * 3.3 Elect Mr. Soo Bok Kim as an Outside Director Mgmt For * 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 5. Approve the remuneration limit for the Auditors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 19600 0 15-Mar-05 15-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 26 of 37 POSCO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y70334100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 25-Feb-05 ISIN KR7005490008 Agenda 700639606 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 14-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6693233 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting 214895 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE AGENDA. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * the statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2.1 Elect the outside Directors Mgmt For * 2.2 Elect the outside Directors who is Member of the Mgmt For * Auditors Committee 2.3 Elect the Executive Directors Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit of for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 25880 0 11-Feb-05 11-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 27 of 37 S-OIL CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y80710109 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 28-Mar-05 ISIN KR7010950004 Agenda 700656208 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 15-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6406055, 6837321 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements expected cash Mgmt For * dividend on ordinary shares: KR W 4,000 expected cash dividend on preferred shares: KRW 4,025 2. Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Mgmt For * Incorporation 3.1 Elect a Director, excluding outside Director as a Mgmt For * Member of the Auditors Committee 3.2 Elect an outside Director, as a Member of Mgmt For * the Auditors Committee 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO A CHANGE Non-Voting IN THE MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO, PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE NEW CUT- OFF DATE 16 MAR 2005. THANK YOU. + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 17300 0 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 28 of 37 SAMSUNG ELECTRS LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y74718100 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 28-Feb-05 ISIN KR7005930003 Agenda 700639327 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 15-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6771720 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * the statement of the appropriation of retained draft for earning the 36th FY from 01 JAN 2004 to 31 DEC 2004; the cash dividend excluding interim dividends, dividend per share: KRW 5,000 common and KRW 5,050 preferred 2. Approve to appoint the Mr. In-Joo Kim as an Mgmt For * Executive Director as specified 3. Approve to limit the remuneration for the Directors Mgmt For * PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting DETAILED AGENDA. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 20758 0 15-Feb-05 15-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 29 of 37 SAMSUNG FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y7473H108 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 31-May-05 ISIN KR7000810002 Agenda 700721144 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Mar-05 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 18-May-05 SEDOL(s) 6155250 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the income statement, 55th Mgmt For * balance sheet and appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Appoint the Directors Mgmt Abstain * 3. Appoint the Members of the Audit Committee as Mgmt Abstain * a External Director 4. Approve the remuneration limit for Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 13500 0 17-May-05 17-May-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 30 of 37 SAMSUNG SDI CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y74866107 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 28-Feb-05 ISIN KR7006400006 Agenda 700640217 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 15-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6771645, B05PMH0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, income statement and Mgmt For * the statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation according to Mgmt For * Section 433 of the Commercial Code, regarding the setting up of the limit of the number of Directors 3.1 Re-appoint Mr. Chul Han Bae as an Inside Director, Mgmt For * according to Section 191 Clause 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act 3.2 Appoint Mr. June Chull Chang as a new Outside Mgmt For * Director, according to Section 191 Clause 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act 4. Approve the ceiling amount of remuneration for Mgmt For * the Directors according to Section 388 of the Commercial Code and Section 31 of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO DETAILED Non-Voting AGENDA. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 17470 0 15-Feb-05 15-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 31 of 37 SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y7749X101 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 30-Mar-05 ISIN KR7055550008 Agenda 700648061 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 17-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6397502 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements: expected Mgmt For * cash dividend: KRW 750 2.1 Elect Mr. Byung Joo Kim as a Specialized Outside Mgmt For * Director 2.2 Elect Mr. Il Sub Kim as a Specialized Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.3 Elect Mr. Sang Yoon Lee as a Specialized Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.4 Elect Mr. Yoon Soo Yoon as a Specialized Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.5 Elect Mr. Si Yul Yoo as a Specialized Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.6 Elect Mr. Byung Hun Park as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.7 Elect Mr. Dong Hyun Kwon as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.8 Elect Mr. Young Hoon Choi as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.9 Elect Mr. Si Jong Kim as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 2.10 Elect Mr. Raynics as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 3.1 Elect Mr. Il Sub Kim as a Member of the Auditors Committee Mgmt For * 3.2 Elect Mr. Sang Yoon Lee as a Member of the Auditors Mgmt For * Committee 3.3 Elect Mr. Dong Hyun Kwon as a Member of the Auditors Mgmt For * Committee Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 32 of 37 3.4 Elect Mr. Si Jong Kim as a Member of the Auditors Committee Mgmt For * 3.5 Elect Mr. Young Suk Choi as a Member of the Auditors Mgmt For * Committee 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 5. Approve the stock option for staff of Shinhan Mgmt For * Financial Group and subsidiary Companies + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 118500 0 11-Mar-05 11-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 33 of 37 SHINSEGAE CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y77538109 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 04-Mar-05 ISIN KR7004170007 Agenda 700644710 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 18-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6805049 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the balance sheet, the income statement Mgmt For * and the statement of appropriation of unappropriated retained earnings 2. Approve the partial amendment to the Articles of Mgmt For * Incorporation - additional business objectives: Nonstore Retailing, TeleMarketing and E-Commerce 3.1 Elect Mr. Kyung Sang Lee as the Director Mgmt For * of Shinsegae 3.2 Elect Mr. Alasdair G. Nagle as the Mgmt For * Director of Shinsegae 4.1 Elect Mr. Seok Hwan Park as the Outside Director Mgmt For * of Shinsegae who will be a Member of the Auditors Committee 4.2 Elect Mr. Young Soo Han, the Executive Director of Mgmt For * Korean International Trade Association, as the Outside Director who will be the Member of the Auditors Committee 5. Elect Mr. Won Il Kang, the Outside Director of Mgmt For * Shinsegae, as a Member of the Auditors Committee 6. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 6660 0 24-Feb-05 24-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 34 of 37 SK CORP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y80662102 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7003600004 Agenda 700646853 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6988371 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the 43rd (2004.1.1-2004.12.31) Balance Mgmt For * Sheet, the Income Statement and the Statement of Treatment of Surplus Funds 2.1 Elect Director Candidate, Chey, Tae-Won (nominated Mgmt Abstain * by the Company) as an Inside Director 2.2 Elect Director Candidate, Kim, Jun-Ho (nominated by Mgmt Abstain * the Company) as an Inside Director 3. Approve the ceiling on compensations to Directors Mgmt For * to KRW 7 Billion PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED WORDING OF THE Non-Voting PROPOSALS AND THE VOTING CUT-OFF DATE OF THE MEETING. THANK YOU. + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 4600 0 28-Feb-05 28-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 35 of 37 SK TELECOM CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y4935N104 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 11-Mar-05 ISIN KR7017670001 Agenda 700648465 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH KOREA Vote Deadline Date 28-Feb-05 SEDOL(s) 6224871 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements Mgmt For * 2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Mgmt For * 3. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 4.1.1 Elect Mr. Shin Bae Kim as a Director Mgmt Abstain * 4.1.2 Elect Mr. Bang Hyung Lee as a Director Mgmt For * 4.2.1 Elect Mr. Dae Gyu Byun as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 4.2.2 Elect Mr. Seung Taek Yang as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 4.2.3 Elect Mr. Jae Seung Yoon as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 4.2.4 Elect Mr. Sang Jin Lee as a Outside Director Mgmt For * 4.3 Elect Mr. Dae Sik Kim as a Outside Directors who Mgmt For * will be Member of the Auditors Committee + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8148009 01Q 14360 0 28-Feb-05 28-Feb-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 36 of 37 WOORI FINANCE HOLDINGS CO LTD - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Security Y9695X119 Meeting Type Annual General Meeting Ticker Meeting Date 28-Mar-05 ISIN KR7053000006 Agenda 700656486 - Management City SEOUL Holdings Recon Date 31-Dec-04 Country SOUTH Vote Deadline Date 15-Mar-05 SEDOL(s) 6534268 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For/Against Item Proposal+ Type++ Vote Management - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Approve the financial statements Mgmt For * 2. Elect Mr. Seung Hee Park as an Executive Director Mgmt For * 3.1 Elect Mr. Jae Hoon Lee as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.2 Elect Mr. Sung Tae Noh as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.3 Elect Mr. Oh Suk Hyun as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.4 Elect Mr. Doh Sung Choi as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.5 Elect Mr. Jung Sook Moon as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.6 Elect Mr. Sung Hwan Bae as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 3.7 Elect Mr. Woon Yeol Choi as a Member of Auditors Mgmt For * Committee, who is an outside Director 4. Approve the remuneration limit for the Directors Mgmt For * 5. Approve the Stock Option for the Management staff Mgmt For * + Unless otherwise noted, each item was proposed by the issuer. ++ "Mgmt" indicates that the vote was cast for management. * Management position unknown - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Account Number Custodian Ballot Shares Shares On Vote Date Date Confirmed Loan - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8148009 01Q 17000 0 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Report Date: 30-Aug-05 Page 37 of 37 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. KOREA EQUITY FUND, INC. By: /s/ Hiroshi Terasaki -------------------------------------------- Hiroshi Terasaki President Date: August 31, 2005