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KDI Journal of Economic Policy. Vol. 48, No. 3, August 2026, pp. 1-24

https://doi.org/10.23895/kdijep.2026.48.3.1

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Invoicing Currency and Exchange Rate Transmission in Korea’s Export

JUNHYONG KIM

Author & Article History

Manuscript received 09 January 2026; revision received 09 January 2026; accepted 19 May 2026.

Abstract

Using highly disaggregated Korean micro-level trade data, this paper examines the determinants of invoicing currencies and their implications. We find that the determinants of exchange-rate pass-through – intermediated imported inputs, market share, and foreign currency liability – play an important role in shaping currency invoicing decisions. Invoicing choices also exhibit strong persistence over time and strategic complementarity. Demand elasticity further amplifies strategic complementarity. Moreover, exchange-rate pass-through differs markedly across invoicing currencies, with important implications for real economic allocations. The findings here are highly relevant for policymakers in small open economies that do not issue vehicle currencies yet face pervasive dominant-currency pricing.

Keywords

Invoicing currency, Exchange-rate pass-through

JEL Code

E43, F31, F41

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