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South Korea October Inflation Slows to 2.8%
Consumer prices rose 2.8% year on year in October, down from 2.9% in September and near the 2.85% forecast, government data showed. Inflation remained above target.
MACRO | Nov 02, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
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South Korean Central Bank Governor Says Won Can Strengthen Further
The governor said there was room for the won to strengthen further and that a stronger currency was appropriate. The won reached a two-year high of 1,321.2 per dollar on Thursday.
FX | Oct 23, 2026, 05:56 AM UTC
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Emerging-Market Stocks Hit Two-Month Low as AI Selloff Weighs
MSCI's emerging-market stocks index fell to a two-month low on Thursday, pressured by a selloff in Asian technology shares. Romanian assets rose as investors saw hopes for an end to the country's months-long political cr
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 09:09 AM UTC
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Tech Selloff Drags MSCI Emerging Markets Index to Two-Month Low
MSCI’s emerging markets benchmark fell to a two-month low Tuesday as a tech selloff hit heavyweight markets in Korea and Taiwan.
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC
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South Korea Policymakers Ramp Up Warnings Amid Bond Sell-off
South Korean policymakers are intensifying verbal interventions to stabilize domestic financial markets, vowing to curb short-term Treasury bond issuance and deploy market support measures if necessary amid an accelerati
REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 01:37 AM UTC
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South Korea September exports hit record high, jump 83.5% y/y
South Korea's exports surged 83.5% year-on-year in September, reaching a record monthly high, according to customs data. Semiconductor shipments also set a new record, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence.
MACRO | Oct 01, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Bank of Korea sold net $9.612 billion in Q2 to curb won weakness
The central bank sold a net $9.612 billion via dollar-selling intervention operations in Q2, its seventh consecutive quarter, after $13.628 billion in Q1.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 07:10 AM UTC
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South Korean shares post biggest quarterly fall since early 2020
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell on Wednesday on concerns over high bond yields, posting their biggest quarterly drop in 6-1/2 years.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI closed down 32.7
EQUITY | Sep 30, 2026, 06:49 AM UTC
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South Korean shares set for biggest quarterly drop since early 2020
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares erased early gains to trade lower on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns over high bond yields, and were set for their biggest quarterly drop in 6-1/2 yea
EQUITY | Sep 30, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Rupiah gains; Korean won, Philippine peso weaken among mixed Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0205 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 30, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korean shares extend losses as high bond yields weigh
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell for a second straight session on Tuesday, weighed by concerns over high bond yields, while investors stood on the sidelines ahead of major events tha
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 07:08 AM UTC
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South Korean shares flat as chip gains balance broader weakness
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares were little changed on Tuesday as strength in semiconductor stocks offset weakness elsewhere, while investors awaited domestic trade data and US chipmaker
EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Thai baht loses most among largely muted Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0201 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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South Korean shares post biggest fall in two weeks as chipmakers drop
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell more than 2% on Monday in catch-up trading following a holiday break, posting their biggest loss in two weeks as chipmakers dropped due to worries ov
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC
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Thai baht, Korean won lead declines among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0214 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korean shares fall more than 2% as chipmakers drop
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell more than 2% on Monday as chipmakers dropped amid worries about high bond yields, in catch-up trading following a holiday break.** The benchmark KOSP
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 01:34 AM UTC
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EM assets set for weekly gains as investors weigh Fed hike, geopolitical tensions
By Utkarsh HathiEmerging market assets were heading for weekly gains as investors balanced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes and geopolitical tensions against a busy week of economic data and central ban
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 25, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC
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Malaysian ringgit leads gains among mixed Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar at 0207 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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EM currencies, stocks fall as Fed hike bets, oil prices weigh
By Utkarsh HathiAn index of emerging market currencies headed for its steepest daily drop in six months on Thursday, while stocks also came under pressure as firmer oil prices and expectations of further Federal Reserve
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 09:55 AM UTC
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Indonesian rupiah, South Korean won lead retreat in Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the US dollar at 0220 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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South Korean shares close at 2-month high as chipmakers jump
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares rose on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session to close at a two-month high, led by gains in chipmakers on an AI rally.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSP
EQUITY | Sep 23, 2026, 06:56 AM UTC
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South Korean shares give up early gains as investors head for holidays
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares gave up early gains to trade little changed on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse ahead of a long holiday break.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI wa
EQUITY | Sep 23, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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South Korean won, Indonesian rupiah gain; broader Asian FX rangebound
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the US dollar at 0208 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 23, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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South Korean shares end lower as rising bond yields weigh
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares closed lower after a session of volatile trade on Tuesday, as investors remained wary of rising bond yields.** The benchmark KOSPI KRX:KOSPI fell 57.12 po
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 06:52 AM UTC
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South Korean won, Taiwan dollar fall among mostly muted Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0209 GMT.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 15, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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South Korean shares recoup early losses as chipmakers rebound
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares clawed back early losses on Tuesday, as bargain hunting in chip stocks followed a three-session slide that culminated in a more than 3% drop in the KOSPI
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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South Korea shares retreat on AI concerns, set for longer trading hours
Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares fell on Monday after Anthropic PBC and OpenAI raised their voices to put the brakes on artificial intelligence development. The won strengthened, while th
EQUITY | Sep 14, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Philippine peso, South Korean won falls most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0206 GMT.
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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South Korean won climbs among rangebound Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT.
FX | Sep 10, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC
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Taiwan dollar climbs most among Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0206 GMT.
FX | Sep 08, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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South Korea NPS suspends FX hedging as won nears two-year high
South Korea’s National Pension Service has suspended foreign exchange hedging operations, a market source told Reuters, as the won strengthened to a near two-year high.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Philippine peso, Indonesian rupiah lead Asian FX higher
Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah led Asian FX higher versus the dollar at 0201 GMT.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Korean won advances, while peso and rupiah lag against US dollar
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0213 GMT.CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR
FX | Sep 02, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC
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Malaysian ringgit slips, while Taiwan dollar gains against U.S. dollar
Malaysian ringgit slips, while Taiwan dollar gains against U.S. dollar
FX | Sep 01, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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South Korea shares rise on chip rally
South Korea shares rise on chip rally
EQUITY | Aug 31, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC
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Indonesian rupiah slips, while South Korean won gains against US dollar
Indonesian rupiah slips, while South Korean won gains against US dollar
FX | Aug 31, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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South Korean shares track regional losses after Warsh's hawkish remarks
South Korean shares track regional losses after Warsh's hawkish remarks
EQUITY | Aug 31, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC
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South Korea names Lee Hyoung-il as finance minister
South Korea’s vice finance minister Lee Hyoung-il has been named finance minister, Yonhap reports.
EQUITY | Aug 30, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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South Korea shares mark second weekly decline
South Korea shares mark second weekly decline
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 07:02 AM UTC
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South Korea shares to log second weekly decline
South Korea shares to log second weekly decline
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Philippine Peso weakens to record low; Asian FX mixed
Philippine Peso weakens to record low; Asian FX mixed
FX | Aug 28, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Asian currencies mixed; Taiwan dollar, South Korean won strengthen
Asian currencies mixed; Taiwan dollar, South Korean won strengthen
FX | Aug 27, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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South Korean shares rise on cautious optimism ahead of Nvidia earnings
South Korean shares rise on cautious optimism ahead of Nvidia earnings
EARNINGS | Aug 26, 2026, 07:18 AM UTC
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BOK Deputy Chief Kwon says dollar-won rate to fundamentally decline
BOK Deputy Chief Kwon says the dollar-won exchange rate is set to fundamentally decline, with no additional catalyst or timing provided.
FX | Aug 21, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC
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FX Options Expiries Due Wednesday
Major FX options expiries are due Wednesday
FX | Aug 11, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC
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Tuesday's FX Option Expiries
Via ForexFlow EUR/USD: 1.1425 (EU716.8m), 1.1945 (EU566m), 1.1450 (EU421.9m) USD/JPY: 161.00 ($530m), 161.50 ($500.5m), 137.00 ($450m) USD/CAD: 1.3470 ($496m), 1.3505 ($490m), 1.3175 ($485m) USD/BRL: 5.0500 ($1.13b), 5.1
EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 08:36 PM UTC
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South Korea Jun Foreign Reserves: $427.4B v $427.0B prior
South Korea Jun Foreign Reserves: $427.4B v $427.0B prior
EQUITY | Jul 02, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC
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*(KR) SOUTH KOREA JUN CPI M/M: 0.1% V 0.1%E; Y/Y: % V 3.2%E
CPI (ex-food/energy or core) Y/Y: % v 2.6%e **Note: South Korea has an inflation target of 2.0%
MACRO | Jul 01, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
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Kospi remains volatile to start the new quarter
Kospi remains volatile to start the new quarter
EQUITY | Jul 01, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC
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South Korea Jun Trade Balance: $B v $32.6Be
Exports Y/Y: 70.9% v 60.9%e - Imports Y/Y: % v 24.5%e
MACRO | Jul 01, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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South Korea Finance Ministry sells KRW3.1T vs. KRW3.1T indicated in 30-year government bonds (3.5%) at Avg Yield: 4.370% v 4.155% prior
Results
EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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South Korea Land Ministry: South Korea designates Dongtan, Giheung, Guri as overheating areas - Statement
(KR) South Korea Land Ministry: South Korea designates Dongtan, Giheung, Guri as overheating areas - Statement
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 11:14 PM UTC
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Follow up: SK Group's Chairman Chey Tae-won Announces Forward Investment Plans: SK to invest KRW1,000T (≈$649B) in AI data centers, KRW1,100
SK Group to spend ~KRW1,000T (≈$649B) on AI data centers - - SK Hynix to invest KRW400T (≈$260B) in new chip cluster - - **Reminder earlier: *(KR) South Korea's President Lee: Today's announcement is historical achieveme
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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Follow up: Samsung Electronic's Chairman Jay Lee Announces Forward Investment Plans for 2026-2040: Plans Gwangju as chip production base; Cu
Samsung plans investments in South Korea's chip production, robotics, bio, and battery sectors.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 08:48 AM UTC
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*(KR) South Korea's President Lee: Today's announcement is historical achievement; There's massive competition in chips, AI sectors; Need to
South Korea aims to double DRAM production, invest in AI data centers, and secure chip production capacity.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 06:47 AM UTC
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Follow up: Announces forward investment plans: To build 15GW AI data centers in South Korea - 'National Report Meeting on Korea’s Great Leap
**Reminder earlier: *(KR) South Korea's President Lee: Today's announcement is historical achievement; There's massive competition in chips, AI sectors - 'National Report Meeting on Korea’s Great Leap Forward Three Mega-
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 05:58 AM UTC
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South Korea MOF sells 2-year Bonds: Avg Yield: 3.665%
Results
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Korea Exchange activates sidecar on Kosdaq as FUTs +6%, programme trading halted for 5 minutes; Comes as Kospi 200 FUTs falls -3%,
**Note: Shares of Samsung Electronics fall -5%; SK Square shares fall -8% - ** Note: Samsung and Hynix do Not trade on the Kosdaq - - **Reminder earlier: 005930.KR (KR) South Korea's Presidential Offifce: [Confirms] Sams
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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NKorea Accuses SKorea
North Korea accuses South Korea of provocation via a surveillance drone, escalating tension
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 26, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC
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S.Korea Expands Drone Forces
South Korea's Defense Minister announces plans to rapidly expand drone and counter-drone forces.
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 26, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC