South Korea’s Lead Presidential Candidate Eyes Trade, Pragmatism

The frontrunner in South Korea’s presidential race, Lee Jae-myung, aims to prioritize trade talks with the US and the compilation of another extra budget to shore up Asia’s fourth-largest economy if he wins the June 3 election.

The former chair of the main opposition Democratic Party has also pledged to enhance corporate governance standards and curb malpractices such as stock manipulation as part of efforts to boost the allure of the country’s $1.6 trillion stock market.