Why South Korea’s Won Is Weak Despite An AI-Driven Stock Boom
THE SO WHAT
Korea’s chip-fueled AI equity boom with a weak won is a reminder that AI upside doesn’t automatically translate into macro strength — currency, trade balances, and capital flows still rule. If your cost base or revenue is KRW-linked, don’t let AI euphoria hide FX and rate risk in your planning.
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