South Korea to delay US$20 billion investment in US, Bloomberg says

21-01-2026 12:16 HKT

A South Korean war veteran holds the national flag during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Cheorwon, South Korea, June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea will delay fulfilling its investment commitment of up to US$20 billion in the US due to currency pressure, Bloomberg reported.

The timeline will be pushed back to after the won has stabilized, the news agency said, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The currency has been hovering around a 16-year low against the US dollar.

Korea delay investment US currency

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