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Bank of Korea Shifts Strategy to Directly Manage Overseas Stock Investments for Cost Efficiency

The Bank of Korea is transitioning to direct management of its overseas stock investments to reduce costs and improve market responsiveness, marking a significant shift in its inve...

How Korea's National Pension Service Overseas Investments Could Impact U.S.-Korea Currency Negotiations

The National Pension Service's overseas investments could strain upcoming Korea-U.S. currency negotiations, with the U.S. potentially viewing these as contributing to the won's wea...

Record-Breaking $68.96 Billion in Daily Forex Transactions Signals Strong Market Growth in 2024

In 2024, daily forex transactions hit a record $68.96 billion, driven by increased hedging demand and overseas investments. The won-dollar exchange rate rise significantly boosted ...

Survival at Stake: Korean Companies Brace for Impact as Exchange Rate Threatens to Exceed 1,390 Won by 2025

Korean companies face a critical challenge as the won-U.S. dollar exchange rate threatens to exceed 1,390 won by 2025, impacting import costs and overseas investments. A survey amo...