How Will the U.S.-Iran War Affect Exchange Rates? BNK Busan Bank Holds Export-Import Economic Outlook Seminar

For CEOs and Financial Officers,
Enhancing Competence in Managing Foreign Exchange Risk

BNK Busan Bank held a session to share its outlook on exchange rates with local export-import companies.

BNK Busan Bank (President: Kim Sungju) announced that on the 24th, it hosted the "2026 Q2 Exchange Rate and Global Economic Outlook Seminar" at Layers Hotel in Saha-gu, Busan, inviting about 40 CEOs and financial officers from export-import companies in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions.

This seminar was organized to enhance the ability of local companies to respond in a situation where exchange rate volatility is increasing due to global geopolitical tensions and changes in major countries' monetary policies, as well as to support the creation of a stable business environment.

BNK Busan Bank held a "Q2 2026 Exchange Rate and Global Economic Outlook Seminar" on the 24th at Layers Hotel in Saha-gu, Busan, inviting more than 40 CEOs and financial officers of import and export companies from the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions.

The lecture was delivered by Busan Bank economist Lee Younghwa, focusing on the exchange rate outlook for the second quarter of this year and global macroeconomic trends. The session addressed key issues that affect corporate management, including: the impact of geopolitical risks such as the U.S.-Iran war on financial markets; market volatility driven by global political and economic variables; and changes in the foreign exchange supply-demand structure. The lecture also suggested strategies for companies to respond to these challenges.

Jung Hae-soo, Head of the Money Market Group, stated, "Managing foreign exchange risk is a core element of business management," adding, "We will continue to expand our foreign exchange and trade services to support the stable management of local companies."

Busan Bank continues to support local companies through customized foreign exchange and trade finance services, including the regular provision of exchange rate outlook reports, risk management consulting based on derivatives, and export-import finance support.

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