The Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Closes at 1187.6 Won... Up 5.2 Won

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] On the 18th, the won-dollar exchange rate closed higher.

In the Seoul foreign exchange market that day, the won-dollar exchange rate closed at 1,187.6 won per dollar, up 5.2 won from the previous trading day's closing price.

The exchange rate started trading at 1,183.0 won, up 0.6 won, and continued its upward trend, reaching a high of 1,188.0 won before giving back some of the gains.