# Speculation of simultaneous intervention by Korean and Japanese currency authorities… Won/dollar exchange rate hits six-month low in the 1,420 won range - MoneyToday

> Speculation grew that South Korean and Japanese currency authorities intervened simultaneously by selling dollars, pushing the won/dollar rate into the early 1,420 range. Reports also suggested the US may have conducted a rate check as a precursor to intervention.

- Date: 2026-07-31 · published 2026-07-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/18603-speculation-of-simultaneous-intervention-by-korean-and-japanese-currency
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger won lowers the local-currency cost of dollar-priced grain and meal imports, which can support Korean import demand and firm feed purchases.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- mt.co.kr: https://www.mt.co.kr/en/economy/2026/07/31/2026073116225851337

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