[Photo] Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Hits 1,484 Won

On December 23, the won-dollar exchange rate, which surpassed 1,480 won for the first time in eight months, continued its sharp rise and broke through 1,484 won during intraday trading. The display board at Hana Bank's dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, shows the won-dollar exchange rate and the KOSPI. On this day, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,480.0 won, down 0.1 won, but the upward trend is intensifying.