South Korean markets have struggled in 2024, with the “Korea discount” widening as the Kospi index has dropped over 7% this year. The country’s “Corporate Value-Up” program aimed at addressing this issue has not been successful, with concerns over corporate governance at family-owned conglomerates contributing to lower valuations. Political turmoil under President Yoon Suk Yeol has further impacted investor sentiment, leading to a setback for the program and leaving South Korea’s stock market lagging behind its regional peers like Japan.
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In a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, Leon Draisaitl redeemed himself after a poor start by scoring a crucial goal in the second period for the Edmonton Oilers. Calvin Pickard also made a key save late in the game. Other standout players included Vasily Podzolzin, Viktor Arvidsson, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who all contributed positively to the team's performance. Full Article
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