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The Korean won closed at 1,208 per dollar on January 9, a one-day depreciation of 15.3 won, its sharpest in five months. The move followed fears of US-China trade conflict and a stronger dollar outlook.
A weaker won raises the local cost of dollar-denominated feed imports such as corn and soymeal, tightening margins for Korean buyers.
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