South Korea’s won ended Thursday weaker against the U.S. dollar, with the exchange rate closing at 1,342.1 and sitting 19 won above its 2026 low, Bank of Korea (BOK) data showed.
One dollar bought 1,342.1 won at the close. The rate was 0.6 won above Wednesday’s finish of 1,341.5, according to BOK data; EconoTimes also covered the previous close. USD/KRW records the number of won exchanged for one dollar, so a higher reading means the won has weakened.
Trading began with the rate at 1,338.5, 3 won below the previous close. It gained 3.6 won from that opening level by the end of the session.
Thursday’s finish was 19 won above the 2026 low of 1,323.1 set Oct. 26. The rate remained below its 2026 high of 1,555.8, reached July 2, BOK data showed.
