Korean Won

2 June 2026
South Korea Inflation Surprise Bolsters Bank of Korea Hawkish Bias, Supports Won and Pressures KOSPI 200

Korea May CPI rose 3.1%, topping forecasts; sticky inflation reinforces BoK hawkishness, supports won, pressures equities.

1 June 2026
South Korea May Trade Surplus Beats Forecast, Supporting Won and Renewing KOSPI Optimism

South Korea’s May trade surplus hit $26.94bn, beating forecasts, boosting won outlook and equity flows.

1 June 2026
South Korea May Manufacturing PMI Rises to 54.8, Boosting KOSPI Outlook and Won Sentiment

South Korea’s manufacturing PMI hit 54.8, signaling accelerating expansion; bullish for equities, won strength, semiconductor-led gains.

29 May 2026
South Korea Industrial Output Growth Slows in April, Raising Pressure on Won and Exporter Stocks

South Korea’s April industrial output growth slowed to 1.5%, signaling weaker demand, pressuring won and equities.

29 May 2026
South Korea Services Output Falls 1% in April as Domestic Demand Wobbles Despite Export Strength

South Korea’s services output fell 1% in April, flagging weaker consumption, rate-cut odds, volatile markets.

29 May 2026
Korean won pares losses as hawkish Bank of Korea steadies rates, USD/KRW slips from 1,510

USD/KRW eased toward 1,500 as BoK held rates, turned hawkish, boosting growth and inflation forecasts.

27 May 2026
Bank of Korea Survey Shows Manufacturing Sentiment Improving in June as Won Strengthens

Bank of Korea: June manufacturing sentiment improves; BSI rises to 80 from 72, still below 100.

26 May 2026
Bank of Korea Seen Turning Hawkish as Won Weakens, Markets Price 125bp of Tightening

Bank of Korea may hold at 2.50% yet sound hawkish, defending won amid weakness, inflation, energy-driven pressures.

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