South Korea political turmoil presents investment opportunities, says U.S. investor

Arjun Jayaraman, portfolio manager at Causeway Capital Management, said the "value is certainly compelling" in South Korean markets.

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The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracy
Financial Times - Dec. 8
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea

Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan

Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.
NBC News - Dec. 4
Zealous tourists are unfazed by South Korea's sudden martial law turmoil

Many tourists in Seoul seemed largely unfazed by the political turmoil unfolding in the capital as they flocked to the city’s largest palace, local landmarks and shopping streets
ABC News - Dec. 4
South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil

Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilises
Financial Times - Dec. 4
South Korea’s brief martial-law showdown: What U.S. investors need to know

Investors weathered a geopolitical whirlwind on Tuesday — with a declaration of martial law by South Korea’s president sparking flows into haven assets, sinking the country’s currency and raising ...
MarketWatch - Dec. 4
South Korea Stock Markets Wobble After Martial Law Turmoil

Officials pledged “unlimited” support to markets as traders digested the implications of South Korea’s brief declaration of martial law.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

A failed attempt to declare martial law and a killer nurse being investigated over baby deaths feature in the headlines.
BBC News - Dec. 4

South Korea political turmoil presents investment opportunities, says U.S. investor

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The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil

Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea

South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan

What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

Zealous tourists are unfazed by South Korea's sudden martial law turmoil

South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil

South Korea’s brief martial-law showdown: What U.S. investors need to know

South Korea Stock Markets Wobble After Martial Law Turmoil

The Papers: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

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