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Yonhapfinance8 days ago
South Korean Won Strengthens Sharply to Strongest Level Since May 14
The won closed at 1,498.5 per dollar on July 8 after foreign investors bought a net 300 billion won in local stocks. The move ended a 13-session selling streak and coincided with SK hynix's planned Nasdaq ADR offering.
flipboard.comtechnology9 days ago
Samsung Forecasts Record Operating Profit of 89.4 Trillion Won, Shares Fall Nearly 10 Percent
Samsung Electronics projected a second-quarter operating profit of 89.4 trillion South Korean won, nearly 19 times higher than a year earlier. The forecast exceeded expectations yet prompted sharp declines in its shares and the Kospi index.
Yonhapworld13 days ago
South Korean won strengthens to strongest level since June 17
The South Korean won rose 30.2 won against the U.S. dollar on Friday after U.S. employment data came in weaker than expected. The currency reached 1,525.6 won per dollar by 3:30 p.m. local time.
Yonhapfinance14 days ago
South Korean Won Closes at 1,555.8 per Dollar after Foreign Stock Sales and Partial Rebound
The won closed the session at 1,555.8 against the U.S. dollar after foreign investors sold 4.3 trillion won in local shares. The currency stayed above the 1,550 level for a second day and reached its weakest close since March 2009 the prior session.
nypost.comworld17 days ago
South Korean won falls to weakest level since 2009
The currency reached 1,545.2 won per dollar on Monday. Foreign investors sold 7.7 trillion won of local stocks during the session.
upi.comfinance23 days ago
South Korean won hits 1,539.1 per dollar
The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as markets priced in a possible Federal Reserve rate increase later this year. The currency reached its lowest level since June 8 before closing at 1,539.1 won per dollar.
finance41 days ago
South Korean Won Falls to 2009 Lows as Foreign Investors Sell Stocks and KOSPI Drops 5.54%
The won closed at 1,539.1 per dollar on June 5, its lowest since March 2009. Foreign investors sold 3.5 trillion won of local shares, extending a 20-day selling streak.
bloombergquint.comfinance42 days ago
South Korean won weakens to 1,529.7 per dollar, recoups some losses after government warns on volatility
The won fell 13.3 won to 1,529.7 per U.S. dollar by 3:30 p.m. on June 4, 2026, as global oil prices rose and foreign investors sold 6.9 trillion won of local stocks.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld83 days ago
Seoul Shares Close Flat at 6,475.63 Amid Tech Declines and Defense Stock Gains
Seoul's benchmark KOSPI index ended nearly unchanged on April 24, 2026, after a record high the previous day, with investors buying defense stocks amid Middle East tensions while tech shares fell. The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar. Yonhap reported gains in def…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance83 days ago
KOSPI Closes Flat at 6,475.63 on April 24, 2026, Balancing Tech Losses and Defense Gains
Seoul shares ended flat on April 24, 2026, with the KOSPI edging down 0.18 point to 6,475.63 after a record high the previous session. Investors bought defense and shipbuilding stocks, offsetting major tech share declines, while the South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.…