South Korea finance minister says watching forex market closely

Reuters

Published Apr 25, 2018 12:12AM ET

South Korea finance minister says watching forex market closely

GOYANG (Reuters) - South Korea's finance minister said on Wednesday the government is closely watching currency markets as the won and other emerging currencies are weakening against the U.S. dollar.

Speaking to reporters in Goyang, just outside of Seoul, Kim Dong-yeon said the government will act to stabilize the foreign exchange market if needed.