Won Fall May Prompt Action, Korea’s $1 Trillion Pension CEO Says

The South Korean won has weakened versus the US dollar during recent market turmoil, and the head of the country’s largest pension fund said this weakness may require action to stabilise the currency. Monitor for potential interventions or policy responses (e.g., FX intervention or liquidity support) that could affect Korean asset prices and broader EM risk sentiment.

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The South Korean won has weakened versus the US dollar during recent market turmoil, and the head of the country’s largest pension fund said this weakness may require action to stabilise the currency. Monitor for potential interventions or policy responses (e.g., FX intervention or liquidity support) that could affect Korean asset prices and broader EM risk sentiment.