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The USD-KRW rate opened at 1,358 won on November 6, up more than 15 won from the previous close, as a steep sell-off in U.S. technology and semiconductor stocks weakened the won. Exporters’ dollar-selling volumes were identified as a factor that could limit further gains in the exchange rate.
A weaker won raises the local-currency cost of imported feed and agricultural commodities for South Korean buyers. Exporter dollar sales could temper the exchange-rate rise and its impact on import costs.
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