On this day, Han Duck-soo, former Prime Minister, is challenging for the presidency, causing related themed stocks to aim for the upper limits. At the same time, the case of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate, regarding violations of the Public Office Election Act was sent back to the lower court with a guilty opinion, benefiting his rival candidate, Han Dong-hoon, and related political themed stocks.

Acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo speaks to staff in his office at the Seoul Government Complex in Jongno on the afternoon of Nov. 1, after announcing his resignation through a public address./Courtesy of Prime Minister's Office

The stock of ILJEONG INDUSTRIAL, grouped as a Han Duck-soo themed stock, is trading at 31,850 won on the Korea Exchange at 9:26 a.m. on the 2nd. It jumped 7,350 won (30%) compared to the previous trading day, heading straight for the upper limit.

At the same time, stocks of i-Scream edu (22.2%), TAEYOUNG E&C (19.13%), and SIGONG TECH (18.01%), grouped as 'Han Duck-soo themed stocks,' are also soaring.

It is interpreted that the buying momentum increased as Han Duck-soo, who stepped down from the acting presidency on the 1st, is expected to declare his candidacy for the presidency at the National Assembly on this day.

Meanwhile, the second trial acquittal of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate, regarding violations of the Public Office Election Act was overturned by the Supreme Court on a guilty basis, resulting in strong performance of related stocks associated with his competitors.

Stocks associated with Han Dong-hoon themed stocks, including Taeyang Metal (3.01%), Dt&CRO (3.6%), and Daesang Holdings (2.72%), are showing an upward trend.

In contrast, stocks of Sangji Construction (18.23%), Dongsin Construction (16.47%), Orient Precision Industries (16.48%), and Hyungji Global (13.46%), which have been classified as related to Lee Jae-myung, are sharply declining.