# "KRW-USD Exchange Rate Expected to Reach 1,250 Won Despite Korean Investment Remittances to the U.S." Here's Why - The Asia Business Daily

> Citibank revised its long-term won-dollar forecast from 1,400 to 1,250 won after September's trade surplus hit a record $49.9 billion on a semiconductor export surge. The bank expects the current account surplus to reach 22.2% of GDP over 2026-2028. Analysts say U.S.-bound investment payments will be funded mainly from reserve returns and government-guaranteed bonds, limiting near-term market impact.

- Date: 2026-10-05 · published 2026-10-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17296-krw-usd-exchange-rate-expected-to-reach-1-250-won-despite-korean-investment
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A forecast of sustained won strength lowers the local cost of imported feed for Korean buyers over the medium term, while the funding structure limits short-term dollar demand.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- asiae.co.kr: https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026100511100095215

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