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Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
10 Apr 2025 05:58 GMT
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SOUTH KOREA’S VULNERABILITIES
Unlike larger economies, South Korea lacks … indistinguishable from passivity. South Korea’s vulnerabilities — once … billion (366 trillion won) emergency export response … pressure on South Korea’s currency and capital flows …
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South Korea's Foreign Currency Deposits Plunge Amid Surging Exchange Rates
10 Apr 2025 04:02 GMT
Foreign currency deposits in South Korea's major banks … that delays in including South Korea in the World Government … market currencies like South Korea's won are notably volatile … on market conditions.
As South Korea navigates these turbulent waters …
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Japan stocks, South Korean won tumble as Wall St turns red
09 Apr 2025 17:29 GMT
TOKYO, Japan – Japan’s main Nikkei index of shares fell in early trade on Wednesday as worries about a US-China trade war killed off a rebound rally on Wall Street.
South Korea’s currency meanwhile fell to its lowest level against the dollar since 2009, …
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Seoul Shares Sharply On US Reciprocal Tariff Pause; Korean Won Spikes
10 Apr 2025 06:42 GMT
… tariffs on South Korea improved market sentiment. The Korean won was trading … Trump lowered new tariffs on South Korea and other trading partners … The local currency was trading at 1,456.6 won against the … a.m., up 27.5 won from the previous session.
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Currency Tensions Rise as China Devalues Yuan in Response to U.S. Tariffs
10 Apr 2025 04:02 GMT
… as China playing its currency counterattack card, signaling … pressure. In addition to currency measures, China has imposed … currency conflict are being felt globally, particularly in South Korea where won … which reports that currency will become negotiation …
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South Korean Won Hits 16-year Low Due to US-China Trade War
08 Apr 2025 09:39 GMT
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The South Korean won fell to its weakest level …
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Korean won hits 16-year low as U.S. tariffs take effect
09 Apr 2025 22:54 GMT
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The move underscored South Korea’s economic vulnerability amid … Beijing has accelerated the won’s decline. China has … growth for South Korea this year, the prolonged currency weakness could … inflation and to strengthen currency defense mechanisms to …
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Analysis-Trade war pressures South Korea to cut rates faster and deeper
08 Apr 2025 22:21 GMT
… Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank may … immediate concerns about inflation or currency stability. Policy decisions in … on talking to media. South Korea was slapped with a 25% … to safety, which leaves the won under downward pressure," …
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Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Decade High Amid Intensifying US-China Trade War
09 Apr 2025 15:18 GMT
… also suffered losses.
In South Korea, this global turmoil is … approximately 21.8 billion won. The KOSDAQ also experienced … decision to depreciate its currency further exacerbates these issues; … major economies and highlight South Korea's vulnerability due …
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Yoon impeachment to buoy South Korea currency, crude import economics
07 Apr 2025 21:45 GMT
… Asian currencies such as the won are vulnerable to global … and forex market volatility … The stability in the local currency should … Oil Corp. showed that South Korea imported 166.26 million barrels … current leadership vacuum in South Korea poses no risk to …