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South Korea's $20B Investment Unshaken Amid Economic Concerns

1/23/2026

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Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol of South Korea says the planned $20 billion U.S. investment will not be delayed.
The won has dropped over 8% against the dollar since mid-2025, raising concerns about capital outflows.
In the final quarter of 2025, South Korea's economy shrank amid declining demand.
President Lee Jae Myung said the won could stabilize around 1,400 per dollar in two months, with the stock market outperforming globally.

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Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol of South Korea says the planned $20 billion U.S. investment will not be delayed.
The won has dropped over 8% against the dollar since mid-2025, raising concerns about capital outflows.
In the final quarter of 2025, South Korea's economy shrank amid declining demand.
President Lee Jae Myung said the won could stabilize around 1,400 per dollar in two months, with the stock market outperforming globally.