
South Korea’s current-account surplus reached a record, supported by strong semiconductor exports, while domestic investors increased overseas direct and securities investments. Preliminary September data showed overseas direct investment rising to $11.43 billion and foreign securities investment increasing by $16.63 billion.
Export receipts add dollar supply, which can support the won, but rising overseas investment and foreign stock selling create offsetting demand for dollars. The competing flows make the net exchange-rate impact uncertain, with no direct commodity supply change reported.
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