Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN

Wagering on weak won in long term, savers shift to dollar deposits, insurance products

As the won lingers at its weakest levels in years, Korean savers are shifting billions of won into dollar deposits and ...
The Chosun Ilbo on MSN

Won Nears 1,500 Against Dollar Despite Trade Surplus, Stock Gains

Despite a current account surplus and a bullish domestic stock market, the won’s sharp depreciation against the ...

A Yen Rally May Hold Key to Emerging Asian Laggard Won’s Rebound

A sustained yen appreciation is likely to bode well for the South Korean won, emerging Asia’s worst-performing currency this ...

South Korea Is Closely Monitoring Speculative, One-Sided Won Moves, to Sternly Respond If Needed

South Korea’s finance minister said authorities are closely monitoring any speculative, one-sided currency moves, ...
Yahoo

‘Squid Game’: How Much Is 45.6 Billion Won In US Dollars?

Netflix series Squid Game became one of the most popular shows on the streaming platform, and it follows protagonist Gi-hun as he competes in a deadly game to win a staggering 45.6 billion won. While ...
Nasdaq

Bank of Korea bought dollars in Q4 2023 to slow won's gains

SEOUL, March 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank bought a net $1.99 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 for intervention in the foreign exchange market, it said on Friday. The step came after ...