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South Korea won trading overhaul widens foreign access
South Korea won trading rules are loosening again, extending 24-hour access and offshore settlement as Seoul courts global investors.
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike since 2023
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% for the first time since 2023 as inflation stays above target and officials try to steady the won.
A small won gain opens a bigger test for Seoul's FX reform
South Korea's 24-hour won trading debut brought a modest first-session gain, but the bigger test is whether overnight liquidity reaches global investors.
Bank of Korea signals higher rates as housing debt risks rise
Bank of Korea said higher rates may be needed as Seoul home prices rose for a 72nd straight week and household debt concerns returned to the policy debate.
Korea crypto rules target cross-border transfers
Korea crypto rules would put cross-border transfers under tighter reporting as Seoul targets foreign-exchange evasion and illicit flows.
Korean volatility is becoming Asia's clearest foreign-flow warning
Foreign investors sold $13.2 billion of Korean equities in a week, pushing Kospi volatility toward crisis-era territory and turning Seoul into a live test of how quickly Asia risk appetite can crack.
