The climb marks a 2 year high for the South Korean won. The rally coincides with a period of increased dollar selling by local firms and a downward shift in global oil prices.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Global Markets9 days ago
Local companies offloaded large volumes of U.S. currency on Monday, pushing the won to its strongest position relative to the greenback since Oct. 4, 2024. A decline in oil prices further aided the surge, with both factors driving the currency's upward movement at the start of the trading week.

The climb marks a 2 year high for the South Korean won. The rally coincides with a period of increased dollar selling by local firms and a downward shift in global oil prices.
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