[Featured Stock] Namsun Aluminum Surges as Lee Nak-yeon Returns to the Democratic Party 'Theme Stock'

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Namseon Aluminum, classified as an 'Lee Nak-yeon theme stock,' is showing strong performance on the 15th.

As of 1:37 PM on the day, Namseon Aluminum was trading at 4,290 KRW, up 25.07% (860 KRW) compared to the previous close.

Namseon Aluminum is a representative related stock of former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon. It was classified as a related stock when Lee's younger brother served as the CEO of Samhwan Enterprise, an affiliate of SM Group, which has a business relationship with Namseon Aluminum.

On the same day, former Prime Minister Lee attended the Democratic Party's Supreme Council meeting and announced his return to the party. Subsequently, as the possibility of his candidacy in this year's general election has been raised, related stocks have been on the rise.