South Korea — South Korean won
Tracked across 52 events · 1727 articles · First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won rallied more than 1% after authorities intervened to cap its losses, rebounding from its weakest level since March 2009.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won weakened against the US dollar, indicating a loss of investor confidence and capital outflow from South Korea due to market uncertainties.
Jun 10, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: The won weakened 5% against the dollar, becoming the fourth-worst-performing Asian currency and eroding equity returns.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Increased foreign spending supports the South Korea — South Korean won, reflecting stronger tourism revenues.
Aug 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which North Korea's GDP and GNI are measured, providing a basis for comparison.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The won strengthened as South Korea intervened in coordination with Japan. The KOSPI index experienced extreme volatility, soaring 17.9% on Friday before dropping 5.2% on Monday.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Domestic
On August 13, 2025, the South Korean government, led by President Lee Jae Myung, announced a package of measures to stabilize the country's red-hot housing market. The South Korea — Financial Services Commission (South Korea)…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which the financial package is denominated. The increased spending and debt growth target may have modest effects on the currency's value and monetary conditions.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
On August 20, 2026, the South Korea — Seoul Central District Court sentenced a Chinese national, surnamed Chun, to 20 years in prison for leading a hacking scheme that targeted BTS member Jung Kook and…
Impact: The stolen amount and attempted theft were denominated in won, but no significant currency impact.
Aug 20, 2026 · 8 articles
International
South Korea is reviving the South Korea — Woljeong-ri station rail project near the DMZ as a symbol of reconciliation with North Korea, but the initiative is overshadowed by recent tensions. US President Donald Trump…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is referenced as the origin of the division and the destruction of the station, providing historical context.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The large sums involved in potential bonus payouts, denominated in South Korea — South Korean won, could have a minor impact on the currency's stability and purchasing power.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Hit 17-year lows after rate hike.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
Domestic
On August 10, 2026, the South Korean government announced a 5 trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor fund targeting promising chip materials, parts, equipment, and fabless companies. The announcement was made by Presidential Chief of Staff…
Impact: The won is the currency used in the fund and investments; the initiative may have a modest positive effect on the currency due to increased economic activity.
Aug 10, 2026 · 12 articles
Business
SK Hynix announced a record 40 trillion won (US$28.9 billion) share buyback and cancellation plan on August 19, 2026, to stabilize its shares after a more than 50% decline from June peaks. The company also…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which the buyback is denominated, and its value may be affected by the large capital deployment.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Economic experts surveyed by Yonhap News Agency expect the South Korea — Bank of Korea to raise its 2026 GDP growth outlook for South Korea from 2.6% to over 3%, with estimates ranging from 3.1%…
Impact: Expected to strengthen amid robust growth outlook and high account surplus.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Korean_won crashing against the US_dollar is cited as an example of global currency movements affecting the India — Indian rupee.
Jun 14, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won>>> is referenced to highlight India>>>'s historical contribution to global peace and stability, particularly its medical and repatriation efforts in South Korea>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 88 articles
Business
Impact: Currency in which Samsung reports earnings; exchange rate affects USD-denominated values.
Apr 20, 2026 · 47 articles
Business
Impact: The won is the currency in which the massive investments are denominated; the positive economic outlook may support its value.
Jul 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The won faces weakness due to high exchange rates and geopolitical tensions, prompting regulatory easing.
Jul 14, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has declined for four consecutive weeks, reaching a new low of 43.3 percent in a Realmeter poll released on August 10, 2026. The decline is attributed to several factors…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won's weakness was cited as an economic concern in the polls, reflecting broader market sentiment.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, a shipbuilding affiliate of HD Hyundai, announced on August 10, 2026 that it signed a contract with U.S.-based energy infrastructure developer Corban Energy Group to supply power generation systems equipped with…
Impact: The contract is valued at 956 billion South Korea — South Korean won, reflecting the scale of the deal in local currency terms.
Aug 10, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Naver D2SF, the corporate venture capital arm of Naver, made a follow-on investment in NdotLight, a data infrastructure company for physical AI. The South Korea — South Korean won 15 billion funding round was led…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won 15 billion funding round is denominated in South Korean won, indicating the scale of investment in local currency.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Lenskart reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2027, with consolidated net profit surging to Rs 228.43 crore from Rs 61.17 crore a year earlier, and revenue from operations rising 43.3% to Rs 2,714.18…
Impact: Currency used for the initial investment in OWNDAYS Korea, valued at KRW 300 million.
Aug 12, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
SK Hynix, a South Korean chipmaker, has reached a preliminary wage agreement to pay 60% of employee bonuses in company shares and 40% in cash, according to a source familiar with the matter. The agreement,…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which bonuses and buybacks are denominated, with large amounts involved, but the event has limited direct impact on the currency.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Hyundai Motor Company's South Korean labor union reached a tentative wage agreement with management on August 25, 2026, after a series of strikes including the first full-day strike in a decade. The deal includes a…
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which wages and losses are denominated. The agreement's wage increases and production losses have minor implications for the currency's value.
Aug 24, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Impact: The South Korea — South Korean won is the currency in which the operating profit targets for Samsung Electronics' chip division are stated.
May 20, 2026 · 86 articles
Business
Impact: The financing amount is denominated in South Korea — South Korean won, with a total of KRW 100 billion raised.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Kimchi bonds provide a way for Korean companies to raise foreign currency funding without directly accessing offshore bond markets, with proceeds often converted into South Korea — South Korean won.
Jun 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The law imposes fines up to 1 billion won, affecting financial penalties for violations.
Jul 07, 2026 · 30 articles
Business
Impact: Currency used in transaction estimates and local reporting.
Jul 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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