SillaJen Soars As Korea Exchange Decides To Retain Listing
First Trading In More Than Two Years
Executive Summary
The long-standing SillaJen saga in Korea appears close to ending following a decision that the company can maintain its stock market listing. Shares in the oncolytic virus firm surged by their daily limit on the resumption of trading, on hopes it will be able to get back on track.
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