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Democratic Party’s ISA Overseas Stock Plan Sparks Controversy

The Democratic Party of Korea’s plan to allow direct purchase of overseas stocks using Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) has been met with criticism from the People Power Party leader, Han Dong-hoon. Han expressed concerns that this move would lead to the abandonment of the domestic stock market.

Han criticized the plan, stating that it seems the Democratic Party wants to implement the financial investment income tax on domestic stocks while allowing direct investment in overseas stocks through ISAs. He questioned the party’s intentions, asking if they want to prevent money from flowing out to overseas stock markets and save the domestic stock market.

Han emphasized that the domestic stock market has reacted poorly since the Democratic Party’s position was made known. He urged the need to abolish the gold investment tax to stabilize the market before more anxiety spreads.

Lawmaker Lim Gwang-hyun of the Democratic Party is preparing to propose a bill that would allow individuals to purchase overseas stocks directly through an ISA, rather than through domestically listed ETFs. This move has sparked concerns about the potential impact on the domestic stock market.