{
  "id": 19624264,
  "title": "Lee says Korean capital market undervalued; urges measures to boost competitiveness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/lee-says-korean-capital-market-undervalued-urges-measures-to-boost-19624264",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20261112/lee-says-korean-capital-market-undervalued-urges-measures-to-boost-competitiveness"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung declared on Thursday that South Korea's capital market remains undervalued, advocating for steps to enhance its global competitiveness and draw in long-term investments. The president made these comments during a gathering with his senior advisors at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, as Korea's stock market has undergone considerable fluctuations in recent months. Following a record high closing of 9,114.55 points in late June, the KOSPI index closed at 5,342.73 points on Thursday, leaving many investors uncertain. The president attributed the country's capital market's vulnerability to recent external uncertainties. Acknowledging Korea's robust economic fundamentals and corporate prowess, Lee stated that the market is an appealing investment opportunity that is still undervalued. He emphasized that government efforts should concentrate on establishing an environment where the capital market receives its rightful valuation, thereby facilitating its sound development, which would ultimately lead to heightened household wealth and better living standards for the populace.",
  "summary": "President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Korea's capital market remains undervalued, calling for measures to boost its global competitiveness and attract long-term investments. The president made the remarks at a meeting with his key aides at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, as Korea's stock market has experienced significant volatility in recent months. After reaching an all-time closing high of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lee says S. Korean capital market undervalued; urges measures to boost competitiveness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/lee-says-s-korean-capital-market-undervalued-urges-measures-to-boost",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:58:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}