USD/KRW rate hits 1,495, highest since 2009 crisis

The U.S. dollar to South Korean won exchange rate touched 1,495 won intraday today and is currently trading at 1,494.44 won, up 0.66% from yesterday. This marks the highest level for the exchange rate since March 12, 2009, during the global financial crisis, when it reached a high of 1,500 won.