[Daily won] Dollar closes at 1,324.6 won, up 0.4 won

The Korean won weakened by 0.4 won against the dollar to close at 1,324.6 won per dollar. The exchange rate remained near its yearly low of 1,324.2, and 14.9% below its yearly high of 1,555.8.

The dollar ended the session at 1,324.6 won, up from the previous close of 1,324.2.

On October 23, the dollar opened at 1,324.5 won, 0.3 won above the previous close, and finished 0.1 won above its opening level. The figures are based on the Bank of Korea’s published rates.

The close was near the bottom of the year’s range, between 1,324.2 won on October 22 and 1,555.8 won on July 2. It was also 112.8 won below the July 30 rate of 1,437.4.

The won was stronger than a year earlier. Exchanging 1 million won at the October 23, 2025 rate of 1,439.6 won per dollar would have yielded about $694.64. Converting that amount back at the latest rate would return about 920,117 won, a decline of 79,883 won, or 8.0%, in won terms.

The same day’s published rates were 198.58 won per Chinese yuan and 844 won per 100 Japanese yen.