South Korea
South Korean ETF higher after historic election
South Korean stocks rose today after the historic election of the first female president, Park Geun-hye. Park is the 60-year old daughter of a former dictator and a member of the conservative party. She replaces outgoing President Lee Myung-bak.
How high can South Korea stocks go?
The South Korea (EWY, quote) Kospi stock exchange has broken through the psychologically important 2,000 barrier at 2,002.77, and is tantalizingly close to its 52 week high of 2,057.28.
The best performing emerging markets
Utilizing the Financial Times Global Equity Macromap, the five best performing equity markets for the twelve month period ending 12/03/2012 were emerging markets.
Five of the best emerging markets to invest in right now
Foreign Policy Magazine (FP) recently outlined some emerging markets that have outperformed investor mainstays like China and India.
South Korean economy: Emphasis on small businesses
As a result of outperformance from the country’s conglomerates, the South Korean economy (EWY, quote) has performed strongly in spite of turmoil in global financial markets. As the country’s presidential election nears, the increased focus on struggling small businesses could be bullish for the long-term prospects of the South Korean economy.
Samsung: Microcosm of long-term structural problems for Korean economy
This week’s landmark decision against Korean conglomerate Samsung (SSNLF, quote) in its patent litigation suit with Apple (AAPL, quote) has resulted in a number of articles debating over what the San Jose court’s decision means for the smartphone landscape. However, this also provides observers an opportunity to examine the nature of the chaebol-dominated Korean economy (EWY, quote) and what potential pitfalls may impede the country’s progress going forward.
