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Korean Chipmakers’ Cash Payout Plans May Drive Won Rally Further

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South Korea’s two major chipmakers’ unprecedented shareholder-return plans are emerging as a swing factor for the won, with the potential to extend the currency’s recent rally. If the companies fund payouts by tapping local-currency markets, demand for KRW could rise and provide incremental FX support.

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South Korea’s two major chipmakers’ unprecedented shareholder-return plans are emerging as a swing factor for the won, with the potential to extend the currency’s recent rally. If the companies fund payouts by tapping local-currency markets, demand for KRW could rise and provide incremental FX support.

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