# Lee Chang-yong reports significant easing of currency volatility in Korea - CHOSUNBIZ

> Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said currency volatility has eased significantly over the past month, with the dollar index back to its pre-martial law level. He added that the won remains about 30 won weaker than before, due to political uncertainty, Trump tariff policy, FOMC influence and outbound investment.

- Date: 2025-02-25 · published 2025-02-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26304-lee-chang-yong-reports-significant-easing-of-currency-volatility-in-korea
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

Easing volatility reduces near-term currency risk for Korean importers, though the won's weaker level still keeps dollar-priced feed costs elevated.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: neutral

## Sources

- biz.chosun.com: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2025/02/25/HCNXC4PKIBH6NEHNNOZ3BMTX3A/

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