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Won Strength Spurs Yen, Dollar Buying

As the value of the won, which had been weak for a while, recently rebounds sharply, the atmosphere of ‘FX tech’ pursuing exchange gains is also spreading again.

  • South Korean won strengthened, dollar and yen values boosted
  • Won-dollar exchange rate dropped to 1359.3 won on Sept 3
  • Banks promote foreign exchange products to attract customers

Korean Investors Target Japan M&A Market

As the Japanese mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market emerges as a major investment destination in Asia, domestic private equity funds (PEFs) and venture capital (VC) firms are quickening their pace.

  • Korean investors increasingly target Japan's M&A market.
  • IMM Investment Japan leads Series D investment in Kyoto Fusioneering.
  • Domestic conglomerates and mid-sized enterprises seek overseas expansion.

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