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Won-dollar exchange rate nears 1,400 won level, closes at 1,501.2 won

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2026-05-27 15:35:38
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2026-05-27 15:35:38
An employee organizes U.S. dollars at the counterfeit currency center at Hana Bank Headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. News1
\r\n[Financial News] On the 27th, the won-dollar exchange rate closed at 1,504.3 won, down 3.1 won from the previous trading day. It opened at 1,506.7 won, up 2.4 won, but later reversed course and fell. The exchange rate has stayed in the 1,500-won range at the close for eight consecutive trading days since the 15th. However, after reaching 1,517.20 won on the 22nd, it has eased for two straight trading days.
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taeil0808@fnnews.com Kim Tae-il Reporter