USD/KRW exchange rate breaks 1,530 won, a 17-year high

The U.S. dollar to South Korean won exchange rate has surpassed 1,530 won, marking its highest level in approximately 17 years, since March 2009. The rate is currently trading at 1,530.08 won, up 0.89% from yesterday. Meanwhile, the price of Tether (USDT) is trading at 1,524 won against the won on South Korean exchange Upbit, indicating a reverse Kimchi premium of around 0.17%.