[Breaking News] Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Surpasses 1420 Won... First Time in 13 Years and 6 Months
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On the 26th, the won-dollar exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market surpassed 1,420 won for the first time in about 13 years and 6 months.
As of 9 a.m., the won-dollar exchange rate is trading at 1,420.3 won, up 11.1 won from the previous trading day (1,409.3 won).
The exchange rate exceeding 1,420 won during the session is the first time since March 31, 2009 (the high was 1,422.0 won), during the financial crisis, about 13 years and 6 months ago.
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