Will the Exchange Rate Climb Back Above 1,400 KRW Amid Renewed U.S. Tightening? [1-Min Brief]

[At a Glance]

1. [Market] KRW Surges on US Rate Hike...Returns to the 1,380 KRW Level

2. [Commodities] Competing Beyond China: Targeting Rare Earths with Processing and Recycling

3. [Defense] Enhanced Security for K-Defense Supply Chain...LIG D&A Launches Co-Prosperity Partnership

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Top 3 NEWS

■ KRW-USD Exchange Rate Jumps 46.1 KRW Over Six Trading Days…Will It Return to 1,400 KRW?

○ The KRW-USD exchange rate, after sharply falling last month, has surged again.
○ The weekly closing price is back to the 1,380 KRW level for the first time in 15 trading days.
○ In the market, there are mixed views about the 1,400 KRW mark, with some saying, "Concerns are excessive," while others caution, "It's too soon to feel relieved."

■ Korea Targeting Rare Earths Niche Amid Shift Away from China…Can It Turn into an Opportunity?

○ Korea is seeking out niche opportunities through processing and recycling.
○ Defense and eco-friendly markets are also emerging as opportunities.
○ Price competitiveness is key, with experts saying, "Government support is essential."

■ LIG D&A Steps Up Efforts to Bolster Security in the K-Defense Supply Chain

○ Launch of a security and co-prosperity partnership in the defense supply chain
○ Participation by 14 systems companies, the government, and partner firms
○ Support for establishing and strengthening security systems among small and medium-sized suppliers

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