# Korean Won Strengthens as Chip Shares Lift KOSPI Above 5,100

> The won strengthened, with Hana Bank’s USD/KRW reference rate at 1,353.80 at 13:57 KST, down 9.70 won from the Nov. 6 reference reading. The KOSPI rose 0.82% to 5,101.29 as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix rebounded, while battery makers and Kia fell.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T15:11:11.435Z
- Category: market · region South Korea · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89701-korean-won-strengthens-as-chip-shares-lift-kospi-above-5-100
- Commodities: [Korean Won (KRW per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDKRW.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger won can reduce the domestic cost of imported feed ingredients, though the article gives no direct change in commodity demand or supply. The currency move is presented alongside equity-market gains rather than a specific agricultural driver.

## Read by commodity

- USDKRW: bearish ▼

## Sources

- seoulmarketwire.com: https://seoulmarketwire.com/posts/won-dollar-chip-rebound-2026-11-09/

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