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South Korea is reportedly to hold off on USD 20bln worth of US trade investment, due to KRW impact

South Korea's decision to pause a significant USD 20 billion investment in the U.S.

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signals a cautionary stance, likely due to the weakening of the South Korean won (KRW). This could impact USD-KRW dynamics, and ramifications may extend to broader trade relations between these economies, as well as potential shifts in global market sentiment, particularly affecting currencies and commodities like gold.

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