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1. The Korean currency crisis: What can we learn from it?

Author

Suh Sang-Mok

Subjects
*FINANCIAL crises, *CURRENCY question, ECONOMIC conditions in South Korea
Abstract

Focuses on lessons that can be learned from the 1997 currency crisis in South Korea. Korean government's appeal to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency stand-by loans in November 1997; Details of loan package announced by the IMF to calm the currency market; Crisis despite soundness of macro-economic policies; Reliance on short-term foreign borrowings.

Published
1998

2. Korea's 1997 currency crisis: Causes and implications.

Author

Jwa Sung-Hee and Huh Chan Guk

Subjects
*FINANCIAL crises, *CURRENCY question, ECONOMIC conditions in South Korea
Abstract

Provides an account and analysis of the economic development in South Korea following the 1997 currency crisis. Acknowledgement of stature in 1996 when Korea became a member of the Organization of Economic Cooperation & Development; Deterioration of economic vitality with buildup of structural imbalances; Lack of self-regulating price mechanism; Cyclical and macro-economic and external factors.

Published
1998

3. Trouble Without Borders.

Author

Fackler, Martin

Subjects
*FINANCIAL crises, *STOCK exchanges, *DEVALUATION of currency, *CURRENCY question
Abstract

As the global financial crisis has unfolded, many South Koreans feel they are reliving a nightmare. South Korean stock markets and currency have dropped more than 30 percent since last summer as foreign investors have fled in droves. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2008

4. Korea Plans Gradual Easing Of Currency Exchange Rules.

Author

Kirk, Don

Subjects
*MONEY, *FOREIGN investments, *CURRENCY question, *GOVERNMENT policy, SOUTH Korean politics & government, 1988-2002
Abstract

Reports on efforts by the South Korean government to make the country a leading Asian business hub by slowly lifting restrictions on the ways its currency, the won, is traded and used abroad. How encouraging foreign investment is seen as vital to the economy; Comments of Han Duck Soo, secretary for economic affairs; Ways the government will ease currency restrictions, including giving companies more freedom to borrow abroad.

Published
2002

5. Seoul rethinks its currency clamp.

Author

Robins, Brian

Subjects
*CURRENCY question
Abstract

Reports on the shift in policy of the Bank of Korea concerning Seoul's currency, won. Rationale for maintaining a weak currency in relation to the American dollars during the 1980s; Increase in won's value through moderate inflow of funds; Currency issues in South Korea.

Published
1995

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