Won falls sharply past 1,500 won amid oil price surge
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-19 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy, World News
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Snippet:
The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,500-won level against the US dollar Thursday as global oil prices surged amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East.
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