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South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic revival, judgment on martial law
South Korean Stocks Rally as New President Pledges Economic Revival
Investors cheered the June 3 election victory of Lee Jae-myung, who vowed to deliver on his campaign promise to revive the sagging economy during his inaugural speech Wednesday at the National Assembly, the country's unicameral legislative body controlled by his left-leaning Democratic Party.
South Korea presidential election: how will it affect the economy?
Polls have closed in South Korea’s presidential election, where people have been voting to elect a new leader, six months after the former president tried to bring the country under military rule. We look at the economy, the US trade negotiations and speak to local business owner.
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
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Lee Jae-myung wins election, economic challenges await the newly-elected South Korean president
South Korea Elects Liberal Leader Following Martial Law Debacle
Korean Stocks Set for Bull Market, Bonds Tumble After Election
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed and is on track to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election ended a months-long political leadership vacuum.
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the presidency, was fair, but it expressed concern about Chinese interference. "ROK" refers to the Republic of Korea.
This bitter election won’t derail Poland’s economic miracle
It will be a bitter contest, with insults hurled in both directions, dire warnings about the end of civilisation if the other guy wins, and a close result that the loser won’t accept as legitimate.
Carney’s Budget Delay Adds to Economic Uncertainty in Canada, Analysts Say
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to delay Canada’s budget until later this year increases economic uncertainty but isn’t likely to spark worries among investors, say a majority of economists in a Bloomberg survey.
Wave of anger could sweep liberals to victory in South Korea election
When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja's diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.
CBS News poll: Economy views better than winter, but Americans feel concern more than secure about finances
Summer begins with Americans' economy ratings continuing to get a bit brighter than they were this winter — though still not good — with their outlook more mixed. But feelings of financial concern and stress are more prevalent than feelings of being secure.
South Korea's liberal new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic revival, judgement against martial law
South Korea woke on Wednesday to a new liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, who vowed to raise the country from the turmoil of a martial law crisis and revive an economy reeling from slowing growth and the threat of global protectionism.