Gov't calls on exporters to address FX volatility

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday called on exporters to help ease recent volatility in the foreign exchange market, which includes promptly converting their export earnings into the won to boost dollar supply.

The Ministry of Finance and Economy made the call during a meeting with major exporters, including Samsung Electronics Co., SK hynix Inc. and Hyundai Motor Group, held to discuss recent trends facing the country.

During the meeting, the ministry said the Korean won has recently come under pressure despite the country's solid economic fundamentals as foreign investors sought to lock in profits from the stock market.

The South Korean won remained above the 1,500-won level against the U.S. dollar for the 17th consecutive session through Wednesday. The currency was trading at 1,526.7 won per dollar as of 2:37 p.m. Thursday.

The ministry said the prolonged strength of the greenback against the Korean won could have adverse effects on the domestic economy and increase the burden on businesses and households, and asked exporters to help address such volatility.

The participants also discussed ways to promptly convert export earnings into the Korean currency and increase the relocation of overseas funds held by domestic companies.

Screens at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, west of Seoul, display foreign exchange rates on June 9, 2026. (Yonhap)