The government will constantly monitor market trends and swiftly handle possible excessive fluctuations.

Presided over by the Deputy Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, officials from the central bank, financial watchdog agencies and the Trade Ministry on Friday held a macro-economic policy meeting. 

The participants noted that following the U.S. presidential election, stock markets between the U.S. and newly emerging economies are going in different directions and the value of the U.S. dollar is rising quickly.

They saw the factors as reflecting the increased uncertainty hinging on the policy directions of President-elect Donald Trump.

The government also decided to step up risk management of household debts.