2026-01-12 00:24:26

South Korea's currency is catching some serious tailwinds this quarter. The won is looking at roughly 4% upside, fueled by government moves to keep volatility in check and a wave of overseas investors piling into domestic equities. Local market watchers see the combination of policy support and fresh capital inflows as the main drivers pushing the won higher—a trend worth tracking as macro conditions continue to shape asset flows across the region.

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OfflineValidator

· 01-12 09:37

The recent surge of the Korean Won is quite interesting; foreign capital is really bottom-fishing in Korean stocks. The government is playing this trick, feels like the routine has been used for a long time... A 4% increase isn't that much, still depends on what happens next. Can this wave of capital inflow continue? I'm a bit worried. Asian currencies are all itching to move; the Korean Won has risen, what about the others?

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-12 00:54

A 4% increase? That's a classic arbitrage opportunity, just sitting right in front of us. --- Policy support plus capital inflows—it's the classic dual-engine narrative. But what does on-chain data say? That's what I want to know. --- Does the appreciation of the Korean won affect the liquidity of stablecoins on cross-chain bridges? Is there some smart guy trying to arbitrage? --- Basically, it's foreign capital entering the market. The rest of the story is just told to retail investors [dog head]. --- It's that same "macroeconomic support" story—always said like that, then suddenly crashes in the opposite direction. I'm watching this round. --- A 4% annualized return? In DeFi, that's barely enough for basic lending, but as an inflation hedge, it's still worth considering. --- Is it possible that this is the last wave of manipulation by big players before a dump? Don't ask me why I'm so obsessed; I just like to predict the market with metaphysics.

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BagHolderTillRetire

· 01-12 00:54

The won is on a pretty good rise, but I don't know how long it can last. The influx of overseas funds sounds quite strong, but can this wave continue? A 4% increase is honestly a bit conservative... Policy support combined with foreign investment entering the market—this combo really has some substance. It feels like another "policy bottom" phase—let's see if it can truly stabilize.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-12 00:42

Won rises 4%？ This combination of policies and capital inflows really has some substance --- Overseas funds are pouring in, indicating that South Korea still has appeal... but we need to be cautious of bubbles --- Government controls volatility + foreign investment entering the market, sounds great but how long can it really last? --- The won's appreciation is great for HODLers, but for export trade... emm --- Can this round of increase last until the end of the year? Feels a bit虚

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APY_Chaser

· 01-12 00:37

The Korean won is on a good rise this time, but it still depends on how long foreign capital can support it. Policy support + capital inflow, this combination is quite strong... Continuing to watch. A 4% increase sounds okay, but I'm worried it might fluctuate again. Hopefully this won't be a flash in the pan again, is history repeating itself? The Bank of Korea's actions are indeed quite skillful.

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