韩美贸易协议刺激美元需求 韩国提高年度外汇稳定债券发行上限

Core Points - South Korea has increased the annual issuance limit of foreign exchange stabilization bonds to over three times the original plan to address the surge in dollar demand following the Korea-U.S. trade agreement [1][3] - The National Assembly approved a budget plan that raises the issuance limit for 2026 to $5 billion, up from the previously proposed $1.4 billion, while the limit for 2025 is set at $3.5 billion [1][3] - Under the Korea-U.S. trade agreement, South Korea has committed to invest $350 billion in the U.S., with the U.S. agreeing to set an annual investment cap from Korea at $20 billion [1][3] Government Actions - A spokesperson from the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance declined to comment on the matter [2][4] - Last month, the ruling party in South Korea submitted a special bill to implement the investment plan in the U.S., paving the way for a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Korean automobiles to 15% [2][4] - The bill also calls for the establishment of a Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Fund, which would be operated by an independent entity for a maximum of 20 years [2][4]