Equal allocation (균등배정)

At least half of the retail tranche in a Korean IPO is split equally among everyone who subscribes the minimum.
Also known as: Pro-rata vs equal allotment

What it is

Since 2021 at least 50% of retail IPO shares go equally to every subscriber who deposits the minimum; the rest is allocated in proportion to the amount subscribed.

Example

With 300,000 equal-allocation shares and 300,000 subscribers each gets one share. With 600,000 subscribers, a lottery gives one share to half of them.

What to keep in mind

You cannot subscribe to the same IPO through multiple brokers. When several brokers underwrite, quotas differ, so a broker with fewer subscribers can mean more shares.

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This explanation is general information, not investment advice. Rules reflect September 2026 and may change; check official exchange and broker notices.