[Photo] Soaring Won-Dollar Exchange Rate

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