Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) Enters South Korea via Strategic Partnership with Meritz Financial Group

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), owner of the Webull online investment platform, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with Meritz Financial Group, one of South Korea's leading financial institutions.

The agreement marks Webull's entry into the South Korean market, described as a pivotal step in the company's mission to strengthen its growing global presence. By combining Meritz's customer base with Webull's technology, the partnership aims to provide South Korean investors with access to U.S. equity markets and Webull's suite of trading tools.

"We are thrilled to welcome South Korean investors into the Webull family and provide them with the same powerful tools, technology, and community that empower our clients around the word," said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO at Webull. "This partnership with Meritz is more than an expansion, it is a bold step forward in our journey to create a truly borderless investing experience. Together, we are opening the door to new possibilities for Korean investors."

The collaboration will give Meritz users access to U.S. capital markets through Webull's relationship with Apex Fintech Solutions. It will also provide entry into Webull's global community, allowing users to connect with other traders and discuss U.S. equities and investment opportunities.

"We are pleased to collaborate with Webull to deliver a next-generation AI-powered global investment platform for our customers. Through this partnership, Meritz is proud to connect Korean investors with Webull's global community and advanced investing experience," said Wonjae Jang, CEO of Meritz Securities Co., Ltd. "Together, we aim to create an open ecosystem where technology and insight empower investors to participate more actively in global markets."

"Building on this strong partnership with Webull, we plan to expand our joint initiatives into global markets," said Jangwook Lee, Executive Director of Inno Biz Center at Meritz Securities Co., Ltd. "We believe this collaboration will serve as a catalyst for innovation that transcends borders, driving a new wave of global investment ecosystem growth."

This partnership reflects Webull's ambitious globalisation strategy, reaffirming its commitment to making financial tools accessible to investors regardless of geography.