# Why Korean won is still above 1,500 despite easing Middle East tensions - The Korea Times

> The won remained above 1,500 per US dollar on May 27, 2026, closing at 1,501.2, even as the KOSPI passed 8,000 and Korea posted a record current account surplus. The won has closed above 1,500 on 19 trading days this year.

- Date: 2026-05-27 · published 2026-05-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19511-why-korean-won-is-still-above-1-500-despite-easing-middle-east-tensions-the
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A persistently weak won raises import costs for Korean feed and meal buyers, which can weigh on demand for dollar-priced US feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bullish ▲

## Sources

- koreatimes.co.kr: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260527/why-korean-won-is-still-above-1500-despite-easing-middle-east-tensions

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