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South Korea sells net $9.6B in Q2 to defend won, largest intervention on record
Yonhap ENLO·KR · US·2 days ago
Commentary argues the pace of dollar appreciation, not its level, is the concern, with disorderly depreciation prompting potential intervention via dollar auctions and currency hedges backed by reserves near 12% of GDP. The piece signals rising official unease over FX volatility, though no concrete action is confirmed. This matters as it hints at possible central bank FX intervention that could stabilize or reverse currency moves.