BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Morning Run  >  Top Story  >  Korea's Political Chaos Has Limited Economic Impact

Korea's Political Chaos Has Limited Economic Impact

Daniel Moss, Opinion Columnist, Bloomberg

06-Dec-24 07:45

Korea's Political Chaos Has Limited Economic Impact

Calls for impeachment are echoing across South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law on Tuesday sparked political turmoil. In response, the Bank of Korea rushed to restore investor confidence amid the ‘Korean Discount’ and a fluctuating Won, quickly implementing emergency measures to stabilize the market. Will these actions be enough to attract investors and repair the country's reputation in the global market? Daniel Moss, Opinion Columnist at Bloomberg shares his perspective.

Image Credit: shutterstock.com

Produced by: Adani Binti Mohamad Zaidi, Aimi Azreena

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  marketspoliticsgovernmentinternationalcontroversiesfinancial wellnessinvestments

Tags:  south koreaPresident Yoon Suk Yeolimpeachmentmartial lawinvestor confidenceinvestmentkorean wonstock marketbloomberg





Play / Pause

Listen now : Morning Brief: Dato’ Professor Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd. Sadullah of Universiti Putra...

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Sim Moh Siong, Commodity Strategist, OCBC Bank gives us an outlook for oil prices.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Benjamin Barton, Head of School and Associate Professor at the School of Politics, History and International Relations, University of Nottingham, Malaysia, gives Europe's perspectives of the War on Iran.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

H.E Vaiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Malaysia discusses the situation on the ground in Iran amid ongoing US-Israel military strikes.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dato’ Professor Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd. Sadullah of Universiti Putra Malaysia discusses the RM475 million LRT3 penalties and how future projects can avoid similar delays.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

YB Datuk Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation discusses the renewal of Lynas's license.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Sim Moh Siong, Commodity Strategist, OCBC Bank gives us an outlook for oil prices.

9:35 AM

Ringgit & Sense

Farhana Roslan, Head of the Research Team at PNB Research Institute discusses the slow wage growth in Malaysia.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Sueli Lew, CEO, Coolblog, Operating Partner at Archipelago Capital Partners

11:00 AM

Tech Talk

Sharma Lachu, Founder & CEO, Accendo Technologies

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner at Indelible Ventures.

1:00 PM

Breakfast Grille (REPEAT)

H.E Vaiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Malaysia discusses the situation on the ground in Iran amid ongoing US-Israel military strikes.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

An eclectic selection of BBC shows, curated with variety in mind.

3:05 PM

Beyond the Ballot Box

4:05 PM

Health & Living

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

A countdown of the 5 biggest stories of the day, to catch you up on all you need to know!

6:00 PM

Talkback Thursday