South Korea opens won trading to foreigners in 2027 FX overhaul
Why it matters: The move could help South Korea win a developed-market upgrade and attract more global investors to won assets.
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#Bank Of Korea
South Korea tightens FX oversight after won hits 17-year low
What's new: Seoul ordered probes into offshore derivatives and suspected illegal FX trades after the won sank 2% Friday.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
Kospi drops as much as 6.4% as Samsung, SK Hynix tumble
Why it matters: Two AI-linked chip stocks drove nearly three-quarters of the index’s 2026 gains, leaving the rally exposed to a sharp reversal.