[Photo] Oil Prices and Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Soar Together
![[Photo] Oil Prices and Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Soar Together](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2026031909381681478_1773880696.jpg)
On March 19, 2026, amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East war and rising international oil prices, the domestic stock market declined and the won-dollar exchange rate rose at the start of trading. At the headquarters of Hana Bank in Seoul, employees were seen monitoring the stock market and exchange rates in the dealing room. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 5,761.40, down 2.76% from the previous trading day, while the won-dollar exchange rate started the session at 1,505 won, up 21.9 won.
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