Korean Won

12 June 2026
South Korea Tightens FX Oversight as Won Slides, Raising Risks of Policy-Driven USD/KRW Reversal

Seoul tightens FX oversight as won weakens, targeting speculation, capping USD/KRW, boosting volatility, prompting defensive positioning.

11 June 2026
South Korea unemployment steady at 2.8% as Bank of Korea seen holding rates, won supported

South Korea’s unemployment stayed at 2.8% in May, supporting equities; hawkish BoK steadies won, KOSPI range-bound.

10 June 2026
South Korea steps up won support as pension hedging expands amid persistent foreign equity outflows

South Korea unveiled won-support measures, but capital outflows dominate; expect higher volatility, limited NPS hedging impact.

9 June 2026
South Korea Q1 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts, Bolstering Case for Tighter BoK Policy and KOSPI Upside

South Korea’s Q1 GDP rose 3.8%, beating forecasts; strong momentum supports KOSPI 200 and won strategies.

9 June 2026
South Korea Q1 GDP tops forecasts, bolstering won and KOSPI while dimming near-term rate cuts

South Korea Q1 GDP rose 1.8%, topping forecasts; boosting KOSPI prospects, won strength, and hawkish Bank Korea outlook.

9 June 2026
Higher oil and firm US outlook weigh on Asian FX, pressuring Korean won and rupiah

Higher oil and a firm US outlook pressured Asian FX, hitting KRW and IDR despite interventions.

9 June 2026
South Korea Tightens FX Oversight as Won Slides Past 1,560 on Equity Outflows and Strong Dollar

KRW hit new lows as foreign tech selling and strong USD met South Korea’s intervention efforts.

8 June 2026
Dollar tops 1,530 won as chip stock slide and foreign outflows weigh on South Korea’s currency

USD/KRW rose above 1530 as chip-stock declines and foreign profit-taking drove capital outflows, weakening KRW.

4 June 2026
Dollar’s outsized gains versus North Asia currencies raise inflation and policy risks, BNY warns

Dollar’s surge versus North Asia currencies outpaces broad index, risking inflation, policy pressure, and sharp FX reversal.

4 June 2026
South Korea FX Reserves Slip in May as Won Support Efforts Cap USD/KRW Upside

South Korea’s FX reserves fell $0.89bn in May, hinting dollar-selling intervention; favor capped-upside USD/KRW call spreads.

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