# USD/KRW: A Yen Rally May Hold Key to Emerging Asian Laggard Won’s Rebound

> The won has become highly correlated with the yen, with their moves the most closely aligned in nearly two decades. The won is emerging Asia's worst-performing currency this quarter, and analysts say a sustained yen rally would likely support a won rebound.

- Date: 2025-12-01 · published 2025-12-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22202-usd-krw-a-yen-rally-may-hold-key-to-emerging-asian-laggard-won-s-rebound
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A yen-led rebound in the won would reduce Korean import costs for dollar-priced feed. The link is analytical, so the effect on feed prices is indirect and depends on whether the yen actually strengthens.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-27/usd-krw-a-yen-rally-may-hold-key-to-emerging-asian-laggard-won-s-rebound

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