S. Korea to closely monitor currency market amid increasing volatility

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor financial market conditions, the finance ministry said Friday, calling the recent currency market reaction "excessive."
After holding a policy consultation meeting, the ministry and the Bank of Korea also shared the view that they need to take immediate action in response to any "irregular movement" in the currency market.
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