Seoul: The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator, has modified a regulation concerning stock repurchases by listed companies. The new rule allows more flexibility for firms when buying back their shares, as reported on Monday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Korea Exchange implemented this change last Friday. The modification entails that listed firms will not face a summary fine if they repurchase more shares than initially reported, provided the buyback does not exceed 50 percent of the originally declared amount. This adjustment comes in response to an increasing trend of firms repurchasing their own stocks. The aim is to enhance investor benefits and strengthen market confidence. The Korea Exchange's decision reflects a strategic move to support corporate actions that can positively influence the stock market.