Pain points

Korean Won Weakens 0.5% in Two Days to 1,454 per Dollar

After strengthening to 1,446 won per dollar on May 6, the currency weakened 0.5% to near 1,454 on May 7. While the two-month uptrend continues, volatility is expanding.

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