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The Korean won's rapid appreciation has slowed in September and October, bringing its pace in line with the yen and yuan. The won rose 1.81% against the dollar in October, versus 0.91% for the yuan and 0.34% for the yen.
A slower won rally reduces pressure on Korean importers' dollar costs and eases the currency-driven swing in feed and commodity import pricing. Currency moves in Asian peers shape the relative competitiveness of feed buyers in the region.
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