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Korea FX market goes 24 hours, putting brokerage risk management to test

South Korea’s onshore won-dollar foreign exchange market shifts to 24-hour trading from July 6, allowing exchange rates to adjust overnight to global events and U.S. data. Authorities and the Bank of Korea expect better access for foreign investors as won funding and FX become available in New York and London hours. Brokerages face demands for overnight currency conversion, tighter foreign-currency position management and stronger dealing, systems and staffing.

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NCSoft focuses on game quality and trust as pillars of sustainable growth

NCSoft published its sixth sustainability management report linked to its core business strategy. The company released its ESG Playbook 2025, reflecting the meaning of its name, “Next and Creative,” and its growth direction. The report applies the latest global environmental, social and governance disclosure standards and uses third-party verification to bolster the reliability of disclosed data. It also outlines efforts to improve game quality, user experience and performance across ESG areas.

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KOSPI jumps more than 5 percent early, buy sidecar triggered for 15th time this year

South Korea\'s KOSPI jumps more than 5 percent in early trade, extending the previous session’s gains, and a buy-sidecar is triggered to halt program buy orders for five minutes. At 9:10 a.m., the index is up 4.86 percent to 8,882.88 after rising as high as 8,968.53. Individuals and institutions are net buyers while foreigners are net sellers. Chip stocks including SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics lead gains. The won weakens against the dollar.