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KOSPI at 9,000, the Won at Its Weakest Since 1998 — A Household Currency Checklist
KOSPI topped 9,000 for the first time even as the won held in the 1,500s, its weakest stretch since 1998. Why these two records collided, and a household FX checklist.
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Korea Leans Toward Hikes While the Fed Eases — Mortgage Rates Hit 7.33% and What the 2026 Rate Decoupling Means for Your Money
The Bank of Korea leans toward hikes while the Fed eases. With top fixed mortgage rates at 7.33%, here is what the 2026 rate decoupling means for your loans and assets.