On the 14th, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index opened at 2316.41, down 12.20 points (0.52%) from the previous session. The won-dollar exchange rate started at 1306.5 won, down 0.4 won. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 14th, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index opened at 2316.41, down 12.20 points (0.52%) from the previous session. The won-dollar exchange rate started at 1306.5 won, down 0.4 won. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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The KRW-USD exchange rate surpassed 1,320 won intraday for the first time in 13 years and 2 months.


On the 15th, in the Seoul foreign exchange market, the exchange rate of the Korean won against the US dollar rose to 1,320.2 won per dollar at around 9:07 a.m.


The exchange rate exceeding 1,320 won is the first time since April 30, 2009 (the high was 1,325.0 won), marking 13 years and 2 months.





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