S. Korea's currency hits 1 1/2-month low as oil prices climb
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-22 17:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won sharply weakened against the U.S. dollar Friday as oil prices climbed over renewed uncertainties surrounding the peace deal between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
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