Exicure Appoints New Director and Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening Governance and Operations

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Exicure, Inc. announced the appointment of Yoontae Han as a new director and Young Seung Ko as Chief Operating Officer, alongside a new Audit Committee Chair, signaling efforts to bolster leadership and financial oversight.

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• New Director Appointed

  Yoontae Han was appointed to the Board of Directors, effective April 8, 2026, and will also serve on the Audit Committee. He will receive an annual retainer of $20,000.

• Audit Committee Leadership Change

  Dongho Lee, a current member of the Audit Committee, has been appointed to serve as its Chair.

• Chief Operating Officer Appointed

  Young Seung Ko was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer, effective April 9, 2026. Mr. Ko brings extensive experience in public company operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance. The company will pay an additional monthly fee of $10,000 to Innocircle Advisors Inc. for these COO services.

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This filing indicates Exicure, Inc. is actively working to strengthen its leadership and governance, which is a positive signal given the company's previously disclosed 'going concern' warning. The appointment of Yoontae Han to the Board and Audit Committee, alongside Dongho Lee's promotion to Audit Committee Chair, enhances financial oversight. Crucially, the new Chief Operating Officer, Young Seung Ko, brings over 20 years of global experience in public company operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance, directly addressing areas of concern for a company in distress. These changes suggest a concerted effort to stabilize operations and improve financial management.