Won Stabilizes on Policy Support, Strong Economic Signals

2025-12-09 02:47 By Mariene Camarillo 1 min. read

The South Korean won remained stable at approximately 1,469 per dollar on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive session of subdued movement as government measures and robust economic data helped ease concerns over persistent capital outflows.

Investor sentiment was bolstered as the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources unveiled plans for a modular trade agreement framework targeting sector-specific cooperation, including supply chains, the green economy, and AI.

Standardized templates will be completed by year-end to address the limited flexibility of traditional FTAs.

Adding to the momentum, the ADP raised South Korea’s growth forecast to 0.9 percent for 2025 and 1.7 percent for 2026, citing government stimulus measures and the recent US tariff deal, up 0.1 percentage point from its September projection.

The labor market also showed resilience, with over 220,000 jobs added in November, bringing total employment to 29.05 million, up 225,000 from a year earlier.



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