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The South Korean won strengthened to around 1,467 per dollar on Monday, recovering from multi-month lows as sentiment was bolstered by recent domestic developments. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol highlighted that, following the budget’s approval, government ministries are initiating measures to reinforce economic growth. Last week, the National Assembly ratified the 2026 government budget at KRW […]

The South Korean won slipped toward 1,470 per dollar, hovering near seven-month lows as market sentiment remained pressured by ongoing capital outflows despite strong economic growth data. Bank of Korea data showed the economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly four years in Q3, with real GDP rising 1.3% quarter-on-quarter and 1.8% year-on-year. Nevertheless, […]

The South Korean won weakened to around 1,470 per dollar on Monday, extending losses from the previous session and hovering close to its lowest level in over seven months, pressured by persistent foreign equity outflows and firm corporate demand for US dollars. Offshore investors recorded their largest monthly net selling on Korean shares in November, […]

The South Korean won appreciated to around 1,465 per dollar on Thursday, reversing losses from the previous session as investors digested the latest policy signal from the Bank of Korea. The central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.5 percent, a decision regarded as supportive of currency stability amid gradually improving financial conditions. The […]

The South Korean won appreciated to around 1,471 per dollar on Tuesday, rebounding from multi-month lows as expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut grew, with investors awaiting the latest US economic data for signals on upcoming policy decisions. Domestic developments also bolstered sentiment, as the Bank of Korea prepares for Thursday’s rate-setting meeting. […]

The South Korean won depreciated to around 1,472 on Monday, approaching its lowest level in more than seven months, as market sentiment remained pressured by concerns of continued capital outflows. The currency’s weakness has also been reflected in its real effective exchange rate, which dropped to 89.09 in October, marking its lowest level in roughly […]

The South Korean won appreciated past 1,460 per dollar on Friday, rebounding from multi-month lows as policymakers moved to reassure markets and address volatility in the foreign exchange market. Investor sentiment was lifted after senior economic officials convened an emergency policy meeting, signaling a readiness to deploy a wide range of tools and to work […]

The South Korean won depreciated to around 1,469 per dollar, reaching a seven-month low and nearing levels not seen since March 2009. Governor Rhee Chang-yong indicated on Wednesday that policymakers stand ready to act should market volatility intensify. However, he played down recent losses, suggesting the market is overly reactive to global factors such as […]

The South Korean won slipped to around 1,464 per dollar on Tuesday, falling to its lowest level in seven months as sentiment was weighed down by concerns over ongoing capital outflows and BOK caution. Foreign investors have been pulling funds from Korean equities, while domestic investors are channeling large-scale investments into the US as part […]

The South Korean won depreciated to around 1,440 per dollar, extending declines for a fourth day to its weakest level in almost seven months despite higher than expected domestic inflation. Consumer prices in South Korea climbed 2.4% in October, the fastest pace in over a year and exceeding market forecasts, supporting expectations that the Bank […]