South Korea’s presidential candidates clash over China, ‘pragmatic’ policy

Presidential candidates fuel hope for domestic market-oriented stocks

KOSPI-listed companies that rely on domestic consumers for sales of their goods and services are drawing attention from investors as major presidential candidates pledge to boost domestic demand once elected. Market analysts said Monday that stocks of domestic market-focused firms, including those in retail, food and beverage, shopping, cosmetics and entertainment sectors, are increasingly attractive. This came as Lee Jae-myung, the presidential…

South Korea’s presidential candidates clash over China, ‘pragmatic’ policy

PPP’s Kim Moon-soo has accused DPK’s Lee Jae-myung of lacking commitment towards the US-South Korea alliance and the THAAD system.