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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.
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