12 Won Surge in USD-KRW Exchange Rate Immediately After Opening on the 13th
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The won-dollar exchange rate surged more than 12 won immediately after the market opened on the 13th.
At 9:06 a.m. in the Seoul foreign exchange market on that day, the won-dollar exchange rate recorded 1,218.8 won per dollar, up 12.3 won from the previous day's closing price.
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The exchange rate started with a sharp rise at 1,215.0 won per dollar, up 8.5 won, and has been climbing to higher peaks right after the opening.
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