Korean won hits 17-yr low as Iran crisis escalates
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-03-23 18:25 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, South Korea, Iran, Financial Markets, World News
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The South Korean currency hit a fresh 17-year low against the US dollar on Monday, as geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran crisis continued to weigh on investor sentiment and drive demand for hard currency.
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