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

Kim Sung‑joo, head of South Korea's largest pension fund, warned the won's weakness versus the dollar during recent market turmoil may require action to stabilise the currency. Potential stabilisation (FX intervention or policy measures) would have implications for local rates, bond yields and capital flows, affecting South Korea and broader emerging‑market positioning.

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Kim Sung‑joo, head of South Korea's largest pension fund, warned the won's weakness versus the dollar during recent market turmoil may require action to stabilise the currency. Potential stabilisation (FX intervention or policy measures) would have implications for local rates, bond yields and capital flows, affecting South Korea and broader emerging‑market positioning.