CHICAGO / Aug 23, 2023 / Business Wire / Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR), historically an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets, today announced that, effective as of August 21, 2023, Paul Kang, a Class III director, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Jiyoung Hwang, a Class I director, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Kang and Ms. Hwang succeed Mr. Jung-Sang (Michael) Kim, who stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer last Friday.

Additionally, effective as of August 21, 2023, the Board also approved the appointment of Hyuk Joon (Raymond) Ko as a Class III director, Dongho Lee as a Class I director, and Hojoon Lee as a Class II director of the Board. The new directors will be replacing the vacancies created by the resignations of Mr. Kim and Mr. Changil Ahn last Friday.

“We are glad that management, the Board and our controlling stockholders are now fully aligned in our strategic vision for the future of the Company, and we will be focusing on real steps to maximize value for all stockholders of the Company in the coming months,” said Mr. Kang of the renewed management and Board.

Additional information about today’s announcement, including biographical information about Mr. Kang and Ms. Hwang, will be filed on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Exicure

Exicure, Inc. has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. Following its recent restructuring and suspension of clinical and development activities, the Company is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, both with respect to its historical biotechnology assets and more broadly. For further information, see www.exicuretx.com.

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