South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung made a high-profile visit to the nation’s main stock exchange, signaling a clear commitment to follow through on his pledges to boost the market.
The Wednesday trip, which was reported by the local media, comes as the benchmark Kospi Index is set for its six straight sessions of gains, with the gauge rising as much as 1.1% Wednesday to 2,904, its highest level since January 2022.