About DART > How does DART Work?
DART (Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System) is an electronic disclosure system that allows companies to submit disclosures online, where it becomes immediately available to investors and other users.
Nov. 1997 Prepared a plan for an electronic disclosure system
Feb. 1998 Selected as one of the hundred goals of the Korean government
  Apr. 1998 Prepared a master plan for an electronic disclosure system
  Aug. 1998 Started developing an electronic disclosure system; system named DART (Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System)
Apr. 1999 Launched DART
- Annual reports, semi-annual reports and audit reports available for listed companies (both online and offline filings)
Mar. 2000 Updated DART
- All disclosures by listed companies (both online and offline filings)
Jan. 2001 Eliminated offline filing
Jul. 2002 Started offering consolidated disclosures
- Disclosures from separate filings to the Stock Market division and the KOSDAQ division became available on DART
  Nov. 2002 Chosen as a major information and communications system under the Act on Protection of Information and Communications Infrastructure
Jan. 2004 Started operating a backup center
Jun. 2006 Chosen as an outstanding innovation by the FSC/FSS
  Nov. 2006 Recognized as one of ten "Leading Brands of the Korean Government"
Feb. 2007 Launched an English DART
  • Provides convenient access to disclosures
  • - Disclosures can be accessed at anytime from any computer with an Internet connection.
  • Simplifies disclosure filing by companies subject to regulatory filing
  • - Online filing eliminates need for physical visits.
  • - Disclosures only need to be filed once on DART instead of multiple times to various organizations such as the KRX and the KICPA.
  • Lowers cost
  • - Eliminates paper usage
  • - Reduces time spent for filings and retrievals
  • Enhances transparency and efficiency
  • - Disclosure filing, processing and retrieval done electronically
  • Promotes sound development of the capital market
  • - Strengthens market monitoring of business management as investors can easily and quickly access the latest disclosures