Barclays economist Bum Ki Son said the recent sharp won appreciation could weaken South Korea's favorable terms of trade and increase pressure on exporters, with non-tech firms likely hardest hit due to lower margins and greater FX sensitivity. He sa

2026-09-01

Barclays economist Bum Ki Son said the recent sharp won appreciation could weaken South Korea's favorable terms of trade and increase pressure on exporters, with non-tech firms likely hardest hit due to lower margins and greater FX sensitivity. He said the export boost from earlier won weakness should begin fading in September. USD/KRW has fallen about 5% over the past month to 1,370.83, the lowest since July 2025. Official data showed August exports remained strong, led by semiconductors.

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