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South Korean entertainment stocks rise with presidential front runner's support
The Straits Times
|April 21, 2025
South Korean entertainment stocks rose on April 18 after the nation's presidential front runner pledged greater support for cultural exports and government incentives for the industry.
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K-culture shares are getting fresh attention on the election as well as their relative insulation from tariff concerns.
The sector got a boost a few years ago as the Netflix blockbuster Squid Game (2021 to present) sent investors looking for the next big Korean hit.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition April 21, 2025 de The Straits Times.
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