Overview
- Koo Yun-cheol said the government is consulting market participants to curb exchange-rate instability.
- He met Samsung, SK hynix and other exporters and urged cooperation on dollar supply after noting some firms are keeping earnings abroad.
- The finance ministry plans a larger 2026 budget for exporter support and will ease rules to help diversify overseas markets.
- Incentives for long-term small stock investors are being prepared, with timing and specifics yet to be announced.
- The won traded near 1,464.8 per dollar on Wednesday, down 0.8% this week after gains following earlier stabilization pledges.