Overseas securities investment by South Korean investors increased in November, driven mainly by equities, though the pace of growth slowed compared to October, according to the Bank of Korea.
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South Korea’s National Pension Service faces scrutiny as authorities consider its role in stabilizing the surging dollar-won exchange rate, raising concerns over the fund’s independence and long-term returns.
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The National Pension Service and retail investors are driving persistent dollar demand in South Korea, with the NPS expected to purchase billions more in overseas bonds by year-end, fueling upward pressure on the USD/KRW rate and reshaping market supply-demand dynamics.
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The National Pension Service is considering issuing foreign currency bonds to ease FX market pressure from its expanding overseas investments, but legal changes are needed before implementation.
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A KIEP study finds that increased overseas investment by South Korean firms leads to higher domestic employment and sales, challenging fears of industrial hollowing out.
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South Korea's government is set to overhaul the National Pension Service's FX hedging framework, with a likely shift in strategic hedging rules and expanded tactical hedging, as authorities seek to balance market stability and fund returns amid rising overseas investments and heightened FX volatility.
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South Korea's government to step up oversight of exporters' foreign exchange and overseas investment activities, considering policy funding incentives.
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South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance denied reports that the four-party consultative body will discuss resuming constant FX hedging for the National Pension Service's overseas assets, clarifying that no such agenda or tax benefits for FX-hedged ETFs are under review.
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South Korea’s surging USD/KRW exchange rate, driven by overseas investment demand and weak corporate governance, is prompting calls for reforms to better protect shareholder rights and stabilize the currency.
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong voiced concern over the surge in overseas investments by young Koreans, attributing it to recent won depreciation, but dismissed fears of the exchange rate breaching 1,500 won, emphasizing the need for risk management and institutional reforms.
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The National Pension Service is considering flexible FX hedging and diversified OTC transactions with major institutions to minimize market impact amid rising currency volatility.
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South Korea’s finance ministry, central bank, health ministry, and National Pension Service have launched a four-party consultative body to stabilize the won and FX market as the NPS expands overseas investments, following a surge in the dollar-won rate to its highest since April.
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Gu Yoon-cheol warns that persistent foreign exchange imbalances driven by overseas investment may solidify expectations for a weaker Korean won.
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South Korea’s FX authorities will meet exporters today to seek cooperation in addressing a dollar supply-demand imbalance, as the won-dollar rate nears 1,500 amid robust exports and continued overseas investment.
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South Korea’s current account surplus surged to $13.47 billion in September, the second-highest on record, driven by robust exports and strong overseas securities investment, according to Bank of Korea data.
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South Korea’s net foreign assets hit a record $1 trillion, but the Bank of Korea warns that continued overseas pension fund investments could weaken the won and urges revitalizing domestic investment to maintain market stability.
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South Korea's KDI warns that a continued shift from domestic to overseas investment amid productivity slowdown could amplify negative GDP impact by 1.5 times, urging structural reforms to boost economic vitality.
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South Korea’s National Pension Service has, for the first time, allocated over 50% of its assets to equities, signaling a major shift from bonds to higher-return investments and highlighting a growing focus on overseas diversification.
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South Korea's National Pension Service faces scrutiny for driving up the won-dollar exchange rate through large-scale overseas investments, with Chairman Kim Tae-hyun pledging efforts to minimize FX market impact as the fund's foreign assets surge and lawmakers warn of inflationary risks.
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The National Pension Service is considering increasing its domestic equity allocation and reviewing its overseas investment strategy to minimize FX market impact, while addressing losses from LBO private equity deals and denying political intervention in KT CEO appointments.
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