[Photo] Soaring Won-Dollar Exchange Rate

On December 23, the won-dollar exchange rate, which surpassed 1,480 won for the first time in eight months, continued its sharp rise by breaking through 1,483 won during intraday trading. The display board at Hana Bank’s dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, shows the won-dollar exchange rate, KOSPI, and other indicators. On this day, the won-dollar rate opened at 1,480.0 won, down 0.1 won, but the upward trend is intensifying.