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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.CNBC - 10h -
South Korea’s Impeachment Crisis Strains Its Alliance with the U.S.
President Yoon Suk Yeol shifted his country closer to Washington and stood up to Beijing. But that foreign policy could be recalibrated in the future.The New York Times - 1d -
Ruthless Politics of South Korea Is Rooted in Cold-War History
The lasting effects of pre-democracy divisions help to explain Yoon Suk Yeol’s disastrous decision to enact military control.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
South Korea’s Constitutional Court says it has begun its first meeting on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s Constitutional Court says it has begun its first meeting on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - 1d -
‘No political authority’: South Korea’s interim leader faces daunting task
Han Duck-soo must navigate foreign policy challenges and warring political factions after president’s impeachmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Moody’s downgrades France’s credit rating over political turmoil
Agency’s warning of weakening public finances underlines challenges facing new prime minister François BayrouFinancial Times - 3d -
South Korea’s parliament says six opposition parties have submitted a new motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s parliament says six opposition parties have submitted a new motion to impeach President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - 5d -
South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis
SEOUL (Reuters) -From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Sempra CEO says investing in electricity is 'the critical success factor' to keep U.S. ahead on tech innovation
In a Wednesday interview with CNCB's Jim Cramer, Sempra CEO Jeffrey Martin described why he thinks the U.S. should ramp up energy production.CNBC - 5d -
Macron eyes political truce to calm turmoil in France
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next governmentFinancial Times - 6d -
Police say South Korea’s national police chief and the top officer for Seoul have been detained over martial law
Police say South Korea’s national police chief and the top officer for Seoul have been detained over martial lawABC News - 6d -
US investors have saved $250bn by investing in ETFs, says BofA
The savings compared with mutual funds was mainly due to tax advantages rather than exchange traded funds’ lower feesFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?
A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the worldABC News - Dec. 9 -
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial law
South Korea’s Justice Ministry says President Yoon has been placed under a travel ban for investigation of martial lawABC News - Dec. 9 -
South Korea’s corruption investigation chief says he ordered travel ban on President Yoon over martial law decree
South Korea’s corruption investigation chief says he ordered travel ban on President Yoon over martial law decreeABC News - Dec. 9 -
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 democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
South Korean Leader’s Deal to Avoid Impeachment Signals Bigger Turmoil Ahead
President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to remove him by getting his party members to back him. But his troubles could now become theirs too.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
South Korea’s president says he’s 'very sorry' for causing anxiety with martial law declaration
South Korea’s president says he’s 'very sorry' for causing anxiety with martial law declarationABC News - Dec. 6 -
‘Great danger’ to South Korea unless President Yoon suspended, says ruling party leader
Head of the People Power party claims there is a significant risk that president could order ‘extreme actions’. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, could put citizens in “great danger” if he ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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 ruling party chief says it’s necessary to suspend the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s ruling party chief says it’s necessary to suspend the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk YeolABC News - Dec. 5 -
Democracy in crisis in South Korea
The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Euro drifts as political turmoil dents sentiment; bitcoin scales $100,000
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro was subdued on Thursday after the widely expected collapse of the French government, stoking worries about the region's second-biggest economic power, while bitcoin ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
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 streetsABC News - Dec. 4 -
South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets
Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboardFinancial Times - 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 stabilisesFinancial 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 crisis live: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties
Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment. Full report: Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after martial law ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says
The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Amid political chaos, Bank of Korea says it will boost short-term liquidity and deploy measures to stabilize the FX market
The announcement came shortly after the BOK held an emergency board meeting.CNBC - 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 -
Martial Law in South Korea Tests Biden and a Key U.S. Alliance
The Biden administration has hailed South Korea as a model democracy and bolstered military ties as it relies on the country as a bulwark against North Korea, China and Russia.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Political chaos in South Korea: what is martial law and what comes next after Yoon Suk Yeol’s U-turn?
Six hours after stunning the country by declaring martial law, Yoon reversed his decision and faced calls to step down. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the man behind South Korea’s political crisis?
President’s leadership has been marred by dysfunction, culminating in ill-fated decision to impose martial lawFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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South Korea president says he will lift martial law declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift the martial law declaration he imposed following his accusations of the opposition party sympathizing with communist North Korea. Bryan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Investors call for reform of Scotland’s ‘stamp duty’ to boost investment
Asset managers call for removal of ‘disincentive’ to property spending north of the borderFinancial Times - Dec. 3
