South Korea and the US Reach Agreement to Steer Clear of Currency Rate Manipulation.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 01 2025
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Source: InvestingliveForex
Joint Commitment on Exchange Rates: The U.S. and South Korea have pledged not to manipulate exchange rates for competitive advantage, aligning with IMF commitments, and emphasizing that FX interventions should only address excessive volatility.
Transparency and Currency Concerns: South Korea will share monthly details of its FX operations with the U.S., but its request for a bilateral currency swap line was not granted, amid stalled negotiations over a trade framework linked to currency issues.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
