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李대통령, 중동사태 경제 여파에 "국가적 역량 총동원" Welcome to Within The Frame, where we bring the most pressing issues across the globe into focus. I'm Kim Mok-yeon. Tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through the global economy. Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, financial markets have reacted sharply, with the Korean won briefly weakening past the 1,500 mark against the dollar, its lowest level since the aftermath of the global financial crisis. At the same time, international oil prices have surged amid fears of supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. For Korea, which imports roughly 70 percent of its crude oil from the Middle East, the stakes are particularly high, with concerns growing over inflation, economic growth, and energy security. Policymakers are weighing emergency measures, including fuel tax cuts, strategic oil releases, and even potential price caps on petroleum products. And as global uncertainty deepens, attention is also turning to Korea’s trade strategy, after the National Assembly passed a major investment law aimed at strengthening economic ties with the United States and easing tariff tensions. For a closer look into the economic situation, we connect to Shin Se Don, Professor of Economics at Sookmyung Women’s University. Welcome. Also joining us is Hwagyun Kim, Professor of Banking and Finance at Texas A&M University, Mays Business School. Good to see you. (KIM) 1. First, let’s begin with the market reaction. Following the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran, the won-dollar exchange rate briefly surged past 1,500 won, a level not seen since the aftermath of the global financial crisis. What does this sharp movement in the currency market tell us about how global investors are assessing risk right now? (SHIN) 2. And beyond the exchange rate, there are also concerns about broader financial market volatility as geopolitical tensions rise. From a financial stability perspective, how concerned should we be about turbulence in the currency and financial markets? (KIM) 3. And as that volatility grows, the financial sector is already stepping in. Banks and financial groups have begun offering emergency financing and liquidity support for exporters and small businesses. How important is the role of the financial sector in preventing market instability from spreading into the broader economy? (SHIN) 4. Turning to the real economy, Korea imports roughly 70 percent of its crude oil from the Middle East, and concerns are growing about disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. How vulnerable is the Korean economy to an energy supply shock from the region? (KIM) 5. International oil prices have already surged past 90 dollars per barrel, and some analysts warn they could climb above 100 dollars if the conflict escalates. How serious could the impact be on inflation and economic growth in Korea? (SHIN) 6. In response to rising fuel costs, the government is even considering introducing a price cap on petroleum products. From an economic standpoint, how unusual or effective is this type of policy during an energy crisis? (KIM) 7. Now shifting to trade and investment policy, Korea’s National Assembly has passed the U.S.–Korea Strategic Investment Special Act, which supports about 350 billion dollars in investment in the United States. From a financial and investment perspective, what does this scale of overseas investment mean for Korea? (SHIN) 8. Much of that investment is expected to focus on strategic sectors such as shipbuilding and semiconductors. How could this reshape Korea’s industrial strategy and its economic partnership with the United States? We'll have to leave our discussion right here, many thanks to Prof.Shin and Prof.Kim, we appreciate it. #Global #MiddleEast #Military #War #Economy #Market #Financial #ShinSeDon #HwagyunKim #세계 #중동 #전쟁 #경제 #금융 #환율 #Arirang #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook :   / arirangtvnews   📣 Youtube :    / @arirangcokrarirangnews   📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2026-03-10, 20:30 (KST)