韩国央行：去年前10月净流出外汇196亿美元，导致韩元汇率走弱

Core Insights - The South Korean won has weakened due to a net capital outflow of $19.6 billion from January to October last year, despite a current account surplus of $89.6 billion and net foreign investment in Korean securities amounting to $31.9 billion [1][3] - A significant increase in investments by retail investors and the National Pension Service in overseas capital markets has contributed to this capital outflow, with investments in overseas securities rising from $71 billion to $117.1 billion year-on-year [1][3] - The recent depreciation of the won is attributed to substantial capital outflows, along with widening economic growth rate gaps between South Korea and the U.S., and differences in expected returns from domestic and foreign stock markets [1][3] Currency Exchange Rate - The exchange rate of the won against the dollar hovered around 1480, marking the lowest level since December 23 of the previous year, when it was 1483.6 won [2][4]