#USD/KRW — FinScans

News 💱 Forex

South Korean Won Trading Volume Surges Amid Extended Hours and Equity Selloff

July 21, 2026 (112 days ago)

The South Korean won's daily trading volume surged as extended hours and a sharp stock selloff drove traders to the forex market,…

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News ₿ Crypto

South Korea's CBDC Pilot Phase 2 Set for September, Adding Regional Banks

July 20, 2026 (113 days ago)

South Korea accelerates its digital won pilot with a September phase two featuring regional banks and tokenized deposit-powered subsidy payments, underscoring the…

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News 📋 Bonds

South Korea Plans 2027 Tokenized Government Bond Pilot Using Wholesale CBDC

July 14, 2026 (119 days ago)

South Korea announced a 2027 pilot for tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC platform, signaling a major step…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Korea Signals Imminent Rate Hike as Inflation Accelerates, Growth Tops Forecast

July 9, 2026 (124 days ago)

Bank of Korea rate hike looms as inflation beats forecasts and GDP expands faster, driving Korean won higher and pressuring KOSPI and…

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News 💱 Forex

Won’s 24-Hour Trading Debut Sees Below-Average Volume

July 7, 2026 (126 days ago)

South Korean won’s 24-hour trading debut recorded below-average volume, suggesting limited initial market interest in the new extended trading session.

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News 💱 Forex

Korean Won Strengthens on First Day of Round-the-Clock Trading

July 5, 2026 (127 days ago)

The Korean won edged higher in its inaugural 24-hour trading day, signaling potential for increased global participation and smoother price discovery in…

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News 💱 Forex

South Korea Launches 24-Hour Won Trading as Political Crisis Deepens

July 2, 2026 (130 days ago)

South Korea's new 24-hour won trading regime faces immediate test as impeachment proceedings and trade tensions threaten to amplify currency swings.

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News 📈 Stocks

Chip Stock Plunge Spells Trouble for South Korea's Economy

July 2, 2026 (131 days ago)

Declining global semiconductor stocks threaten South Korea's economic growth, pushing the KOSPI lower and weighing on the won as demand fears mount…

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News 💱 Forex

Global Investors Flock to Korea Ahead of 24-Hour Won Trading Launch

July 2, 2026 (131 days ago)

South Korea’s transition to 24-hour currency trading for the won is set to enhance market accessibility, attract global investors, and strengthen the…

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News 🌐 Macro

Elevated South Korean Inflation Bolsters Case for BOK Rate Hikes

July 2, 2026 (131 days ago)

Persistent South Korean inflation strengthens the BOK’s hawkish resolve, fueling won gains, equity headwinds, and rising bond yields as markets price in…

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News 💱 Forex

South Korean Banks Expand Trading Floors to Launch 24-Hour Won Trading

July 1, 2026 (131 days ago)

South Korean banks are scaling up trading operations to support round-the-clock won trading, enhancing the currency's global accessibility.

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News 💱 Forex

South Korean Won Nears Weakest Since 2009 as Global Funds Dump Stocks

July 1, 2026 (132 days ago)

South Korea's won slid toward its weakest level since 2009 as global funds offloaded equities, exacerbating capital outflows and testing the central…

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