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The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) announced on December 24 a new tax incentive package aimed at stabilizing the foreign exchange market and correcting structural imbalances in capital flows. The measures are designed to address heightened FX volatility caused by the rapid increase in overseas investments by individual investors and to encourage the repatriation…
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[Korea Economy] South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) has entered renewed discussions on expanding its strategic foreign-exchange hedging as the won continues to trade at elevated levels against the U.S. dollar. Introduced in 2022, the strategic hedge framework allows the NPS to hedge 5–10% of its overseas assets when the exchange rate deviates significantly from…
** Rising Market Volatility, Policy Uncertainty, and Currency Pressure Define the Day ** Image1. U.S. dollar / South Korean chart (Trading View) Won Weakens Past ₩1,470 — Government Signals Readiness for FX Stabilization The Korean won briefly crossed the ₩1,470 per U.S. dollar threshold on Tuesday, marking its weakest level in months. The government swiftly…
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Introduction South Korea’s economy entered the final stretch of 2025 under contrasting signals — improving consumer confidence but rising market volatility. The KOSPI index, after briefly approaching 4,200 points earlier this month, has now retreated to around 3,850, reflecting investor caution amid concerns over global technology demand and geopolitical uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Korean won has…
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Introduction NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), the undisputed leader of the global AI chip market, has entered a volatile phase after hitting its recent peak of around $212. Once viewed as the core driver of the generative-AI…
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Market Overview The KOSPI index briefly touched a daily high of 4,226 points before retreating to 4,121, signaling uncertainty in Korea’s equity market. Investors remain divided after a strong multi-week rally fueled by government stimulus expectations…
!!! Warning: This article does not constitute investment advice. Any trading losses are the responsibility of the investor. !!! Market Overview — A Sharp Turn After Presidential Optimism Following President Lee Jae-myung’s ambitious “KOSPI 5000 initiative,” the Korean stock market initially showed strong momentum,soaring to 4200 points earlier this quarter. However, since November 1st, the…
⚠️ This article is not intended as a financial instrument or investment advice. Bitcoin recently reached a short-term peak of 122K before entering a correction, now trading below 120K. This movement reflects a combination of short-term profit-taking and selling pressure near a psychological resistance level. At the same time, major altcoins have also declined by…
⚠️ This article is not intended as financial advice. Last week, Ethereum surged 21.8%, leading the cryptocurrency market’s momentum while Bitcoin maintained a relatively steady range, sparking speculation about whether Ethereum could seize the crown from Bitcoin. Riding on Ethereum’s strong performance, other major altcoins also posted notable gains: Solana (SOL) +12.5%, Cardano (ADA) +10.1%,…
This content is an analysis of the current state of Bitcoin and we are not responsible for its use as an investment tool. After nearly three weeks of consolidation, Bitcoin (BTC) is once again testing upward momentum. As of August 8, BTC has surpassed $117,000 and is now preparing to challenge the $120,000 resistance zone….
The Korean government’s plan to lower the threshold for defining a major shareholder—from KRW 5 billion (approx. USD 3.8 million) to KRW 1 billion (approx. USD 760,000)—is sparking strong opposition from domestic retail investors. The move, which would significantly expand the number of investors subject to capital gains tax, is part of the Ministry of…
Korea President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the government to review strong administrative measures, including license revocation and a ban on public bidding for POSCO Engineering & Construction (POSCO E&C), following a series of fatal accidents at its construction sites. The directive came after a worker died on August 5 during a concrete work process at…