Trump's Remarks Trigger Severe Volatility in South Korean Financial Markets, South Korean Won Plummets Against US Dollar

TechubNews · 2026-03-23T19:03:33+00:00

Trump's remarks caused sharp volatility in South Korea's financial markets, with the Korean won plunging against the US dollar while the stock market rebounded. The market showed a significant reaction to the easing of Middle East tensions, highlighting the tight connection between international politics and finance. Future political developments will continue to impact the markets.

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2026-03-23 19:03:33

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With strategic remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Korean financial markets experienced sharp fluctuations on September 23. The stock and foreign exchange markets reacted extremely sensitively to his words.

Early that morning, President Trump announced that he had instructed the Department of Defense to delay a military strike on Iran’s energy facilities by five days. This message was interpreted as a signal to ease potential tensions in the Middle East, and financial markets responded positively. Previously, European and American stock markets had been unsettled due to concerns over conflicts with Iran, and the U.S. dollar had also appreciated against major currencies. However, Trump’s latest remarks eased market tensions and reversed the trend.

The previously soaring USD/KRW exchange rate sharply declined after Trump’s speech. Especially in the afternoon, the USD/KRW rate dropped significantly to 1,492.5 won. This was a substantial decrease from the previous level of 1,517.3 won, which reflected concerns over Middle East conflicts. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index also showed a positive shift at this point, increasing the likelihood of further rebound on the 24th.

In the U.S. stock markets, the Nasdaq 100 futures index showed an upward trend, followed by gains in South Korea-focused ETFs listed in New York. This indicates that global investors believe the Middle East tensions will ease, and their focus on risk assets has renewed. Meanwhile, in the virtual asset market, assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple remained strong, further consolidating their positions.

These reactions in the financial markets demonstrate how closely international politics and economics are interconnected. Diplomatic decisions like President Trump’s remarks can influence investor sentiment and have direct economic impacts. It is expected that future political developments will continue to trigger market volatility.

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