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Economy

Why the Korean won moves — and what a weak won does to Korea

If you follow Korean companies or travel to Seoul, you have probably noticed that the won seems to have a mind of its own. It weakens when global investors get nervous, it strengthens when chip export...

2026.10.22 · 14 min read · views 443
Why the Korean won moves — and what a weak won does to Korea
Economy

Why the Korean won moves — and what a weak won does to exporters, prices and investors

When people say the Korean won is "weak" or "strong," they usually mean one number: how many won it takes to buy one US dollar. But for Korea, that number is not just a price on a screen. It sits at t...

2026.10.06 · 12 min read · views 766
Why the Korean won moves — and what a weak won does to exporters, prices and investors
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