South Korea’s finance minister warns of action against speculation as the won hits a six-month low, with officials signaling all tools remain available.

South Korea’s finance minister warned of decisive action against speculative trading fueling won volatility, as the currency hit a six-month low of 1,479.4 against the dollar. A new coordination body including the government, central bank, and National Pension Service aims to manage market pressures without using pension funds for currency intervention. While no immediate measures were announced, officials stressed that all tools remain available, and the won briefly strengthened to 1,465.5 on November 26, 2025.