[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 by surpassing 1,484 during intraday trading. The display board at the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul shows the won-dollar exchange rate, KOSPI, and 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.