https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/2071784929999/2026/upi_com/e6ab6a2fa93891e76b3a155e9d539e73/v1.5/US-keeps-South-Korea-on-currency-monitoring-list.jpg" /> The U.S. kept South Korea on its currency monitoring list, saying the weak won was inconsistent with the country's large external surpluses.