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Analysis Seoul braces for potential US policy shift after Trump assassination attemptBelief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks Former U.S. President Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday. The incident has implications for South Korea, as some believe the attempt on Trump’s life could boost his popularity even as he already leads incumbent President Joe Biden in the polls. South Korean markets, particularly the defense sector, have already been affected by the attack. Further, the incident has prompted ROK political leaders to issue immediate condemnation of political violence, signaling a readiness to shift its foreign policy as Seoul prepares for a potential second Trump term. FLIGHT TO SAFETY © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |





