From Hansung to Monami, retail investors rally behind beloved brands amid delisting fears

Monami, the South Korean stationery maker known for its iconic 153 ballpoint pen, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of public support after fears that it could be delisted from the country's main stock market sent its shares soaring, pledging to repay that trust with higher-quality products.

In a handwritten letter posted on the company's website, CEO Song Jae-hwa thanked customers and investors for standing by the company during what he described as an uncertain period. "Seeing the wave of