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South Korean Won Hits Two-Year High on Lower Oil, Dollar Sales

Bloomberg Markets·October 12, 2026·1 min read

South Korea's won jumped to a two-year high on Monday, supported by lower oil prices and heavy dollar selling by local companies. The currency's strength reflects improving energy costs and corporate demand for the greenback, traders said. The move extends a recent rally as import costs ease and exporters convert overseas earnings into won.

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