Japan moves problematic for Korea, Europe?

The Japanese government's twin moves to boost asset purchases and diversify its public pension investments may boost equities in various markets, but some see them putting political pressure on Korea and Europe. Last Friday the Bank of Japan took the market by surprise when it said it would massively expand its qualitative and quantitative easing scheme, comprising increased purchases of government bonds, exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts. In a related mov…