Asia Stocks Rise on Hopes of Trump-Xi Talk; S.Korea Rallies on Election Results

Asia stocks rise on hopes of Trump-Xi talk; S.Korea rallies on election results

South Korea stocks extend post-election rally, jump 2% on reform optimism

TOKYO -- South Korean stocks rose on Monday morning, extending gains from last week, as global investors pin their hopes on policy reforms led by the

Global funds bet on South Korean stocks’ big break on reform tailwinds

After years of frustration with South Korea’s underperforming stock market, investors are growing more optimistic that the new president’s push for shareholder-friendly policies will finally deliver stronger returns.