South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Gu Yoon-cheol pledged to address persistent financial market uncertainties by strengthening risk management in foreign exchange and real estate, while advancing economic reforms and expanding government bond demand to foreign and individual investors.
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Gu Yoon-cheol - Financial Market Uncertainty Persists—Focus on Managing FX and Real Estate Risks

South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Gu Yoon-cheol pledged to address persistent financial market uncertainties by strengthening risk management in foreign exchange and real estate, while advancing economic reforms and expanding government bond demand to foreign and individual investors.

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The US Federal Reserve confirmed that the New York Fed conducted a dollar-yen rate check in January, but clarified no intervention occurred, with the last US forex intervention dating back to 2011.
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Fed Confirms Dollar-Yen 'Rate Check' Last Month—No Intervention Took Place

The US Federal Reserve confirmed that the New York Fed conducted a dollar-yen rate check in January, but clarified no intervention occurred, with the last US forex intervention dating back to 2011.

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IPS Foreign Exchange Brokerage will launch 'IPS PRO', South Korea's first authorized onshore FX platform for NDF and DF trading, enabling NDF transactions during regular hours and expanding access for global investors.
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IPS to Launch FX Trading Platform Next Month—NDF Trading Available During Regular Market Hours

IPS Foreign Exchange Brokerage will launch 'IPS PRO', South Korea's first authorized onshore FX platform for NDF and DF trading, enabling NDF transactions during regular hours and expanding access for global investors.

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South Korea's won opened with the market average rate (MAR) quoted at '+0.05 won', while NDF fixing positions remained neutral, signaling a balanced start for the FX market.
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[Seoul Foreign Exchange Market]Pre-Open MAR Quoted at '+0.05 Won'—Fixing Position Square

South Korea's won opened with the market average rate (MAR) quoted at '+0.05 won', while NDF fixing positions remained neutral, signaling a balanced start for the FX market.

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The National Pension Service’s surging dollar demand in late 2025, driven by overseas investments and a rising USD/KRW rate, prompted urgent FX strategy reviews and portfolio adjustments to mitigate market impact.
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How Much Did the National Pension Service Need in Dollars at Year-End?—The Rationale Behind Its FX Strategy Review

The National Pension Service’s surging dollar demand in late 2025, driven by overseas investments and a rising USD/KRW rate, prompted urgent FX strategy reviews and portfolio adjustments to mitigate market impact.

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South Korea’s banks are racing to digitalize FX dealing rooms and upgrade IT systems ahead of July’s 24-hour market launch, but staffing and system challenges remain as regulators push for global standards and full automation.
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Race to 24-Hour FX Trading—How Far Will Electronic Dealing Rooms Go?

South Korea’s banks are racing to digitalize FX dealing rooms and upgrade IT systems ahead of July’s 24-hour market launch, but staffing and system challenges remain as regulators push for global standards and full automation.

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US keeps South Korea on its currency monitoring list, signaling continued scrutiny of foreign exchange practices amid global market volatility.
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US Maintains South Korea on Currency Monitoring List

US keeps South Korea on its currency monitoring list, signaling continued scrutiny of foreign exchange practices amid global market volatility.

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US President Donald Trump’s abrupt tariff hike on Korean goods is seen as pressure on Seoul to pass a special investment law, amid concerns over delayed $2 billion US-bound investments due to FX market volatility.
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'Due to Exchange Rates'…Trump Pressures Over Potential Failure of $2 Billion Annual Investment in US?

US President Donald Trump’s abrupt tariff hike on Korean goods is seen as pressure on Seoul to pass a special investment law, amid concerns over delayed $2 billion US-bound investments due to FX market volatility.

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National Pension Service raises 2024 domestic equity target by 0.5 percentage points, citing foreign exchange funding concerns; temporary rebalancing waiver if SAA limits breached.
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National Pension Service Expands 2024 Domestic Equity Target Allocation by 0.5 Percentage Points—Cites Foreign Exchange Funding Concerns

National Pension Service raises 2024 domestic equity target by 0.5 percentage points, citing foreign exchange funding concerns; temporary rebalancing waiver if SAA limits breached.

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