[Breaking] Won past 1,510 per dollar, weakest in 17 years; stocks tumble, sidecar triggered
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-23 12:14 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Energy, World News
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The South Korean won fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the US dollar on Monday, breaking past the 1,510 mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a surge in global oil prices.
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