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(LEAD) Bessent cites volatility in Korean won while stressing stable yen's importance

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed currency markets on Tuesday, August 4, in Washington, pointing to recent volatility in the South Korean won while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of maintaining a stable Japanese yen.

The remarks highlight U.S. attention to foreign exchange fluctuations among key Asian economies, specifically signaling concern regarding the movement of the won alongside the strategic priority placed on currency stability for the yen.

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