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Exclusive-South Korean FX authorities bought $20 billion in repatriated SK Hynix funds, source says
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Exclusive-South Korean FX authorities bought $20 billion in repatriated SK Hynix funds, source says

South Korean foreign exchange authorities reportedly purchased approximately $20 billion in U.S. dollars repatriated by SK Hynix following its large-scale American depositary receipt listing in July. This transaction involved the Foreign Exchange Stabilization Fund, managed by the finance ministry and the Bank of Korea, using over-the-counter deals to acquire the funds. The purchase aims to stabilize foreign exchange market volatility and replenish depleted forex reserves. While the exact composition of the fund remains undisclosed, there have been speculations about a significant decline in the proportion of U.S. dollars within it, attributed to the central bank’s ongoing efforts to support the local currency. The won has shown a notable recovery after being one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies earlier this year.

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Exclusive-South Korean FX authorities bought $20 billion in repatriated SK Hynix funds, source says

South Korean foreign exchange authorities reportedly purchased approximately $20 billion in U.S. dollars repatriated by SK Hynix following its large-scale American depositary receipt listing in July. This transaction involved the Foreign Exchange Stabilization Fund, managed by the finance ministry and the Bank of Korea, using over-the-counter deals to acquire the funds. The purchase aims to stabilize foreign exchange market volatility and replenish depleted forex reserves. While the exact composition of the fund remains undisclosed, there have been speculations about a significant decline in the proportion of U.S. dollars within it, attributed to the central bank’s ongoing efforts to support the local currency. The won has shown a notable recovery after being one of Asia’s worst-performing currencies earlier this year.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about financial transactions involving the South Korean government and a major corporation. It includes quotes from a source with direct knowledge and mentions the involvement of the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Korea. However, it does not exhibit clear倾向

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