EXICURE, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Exicure, Inc. announced that director Ham Jung Kyu resigned effective June 30, 2026. The Board approved increasing its size from five to six directors, and on June 30, 2026 appointed Go Jin Young and Han Eui Seok as Class III directors. The Board determined Mr. Han to be independent under Nasdaq Rule 5605(a)(2) and Mr. Go to be non-independent.

Key Details

• Resignation: Ham Jung Kyu resigned effective June 30, 2026; resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.
• Board size: Increased from 5 to 6 directors, effective June 30, 2026.
• Appointments: Go Jin Young (age 50) and Han Eui Seok (age 52) appointed as Class III directors effective June 30, 2026.
• Governance changes: Compensation Committee formed effective June 30, 2026; Han Eui Seok named Chair and Dongho Lee named a member.
• Independence and disclosures: Board found Han independent under Nasdaq rules; Go is non-independent. Neither new director has reportable related-party transactions under Item 404(a) and there are no family relationships or special arrangements reported.

Why It Matters

• These changes affect Exicure’s board composition and governance: adding an independent director and creating a Compensation Committee are relevant to oversight of executive pay and corporate governance. Investors should note the timing (effective June 30, 2026), the independence determinations under Nasdaq rules, and the lack of disclosed related-party transactions.