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KOREAN WON
KOREAN WON: USD/KRW has traded within a familiar range, either side of
KRW1,160.00. It opened higher in a delayed reaction to strong U.S. housing
starts data released on Friday, but has eased off since, drawing some support
from a stronger yuan. The rate last operates -1.70 fig. at KRW1,157.80.
- The last few days saw USD/KRW trade sideways, with the rate hovering above its
multi-month lows. Bears look for a fall through the Jan 14 low of KRW1,150.65.
Such a move would encourage them to focus on KRW1,148.90, the low of Jul 1.
Conversely, bulls look to recoup the 50-DMA at KRW1,170.44. 
- North Korea reportedly replaced Ri Yong Ho with a former military officer Ri
Son Gwon as its Foreign Minister, possibly amid a broader political reshuffle.
The move has not been confirmed by North Korean state media yet.
- On Tuesday, South Korea reports its PPI and trade data for the first 20 days
of January. Preliminary GDP data for Q4 will be published on Wednesday.

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