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KOREA: It has been a strong session for Korean assets with USDKRW trading near
daily lows at 1113.2, down 0.7% on the day, thanks to a combination of
supportive headlines in the form of an improvement in US-China trade relations
and a potential Trump-Kim meeting as early as next month. 
- The Kospi has added almost 2% to trade just shy of last week's highs as a
solid base looks to be forming. This is helping to support rate markets with the
Korean 2-year swap extending its gains to 2.2bps as it last trades at 1.92%.
- Risks are growing at the long end of the curve after recent flattening due a
recovery in stocks and the bounce in oil which is set to restore upward pressure
on Korean breakevens. 

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