Financial Services Commission: "Limited Impact of Liaison Office Explosion on Financial Markets... Closely Monitoring the Situation"

On the 17th, when North Korea hinted at breaking the military agreement by resuming military exercises in the border area, South Korean military vehicles were passing through the Unification Bridge in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. North Korea abruptly blew up the Kaesong Inter-Korean Joint Liaison Office on the 16th. / Paju = Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyo-jin] On the 17th, the Financial Services Commission held a financial market inspection meeting chaired by Vice Chairman Son Byung-du to assess the impact on the financial market following North Korea's demolition of the inter-Korean joint liaison office the previous day.

The FSC evaluated that although the offshore forward exchange rate surged sharply due to the demolition incident, the upward trend was subsequently limited, and overnight, major countries' stock markets and South Korea's credit risk indicators (CDS premiums) remained generally stable.

The FSC stated, "The majority of domestic and international experts assess that the impact of this incident on the financial market is limited," but also explained, "There is a cautious view that it is necessary to monitor whether there will be any further developments."

Given the recent increase in stock market volatility and growing concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19, the FSC expressed its intention to remain vigilant and closely monitor the ripple effects this incident may have on the financial market.

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