SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Monday, helped by dollar selling by local exporters and a risk-taking mood as artificial intelligence-related jitters showed some signs of easing.
The won was quoted at 1,347.1 won per dollar at 3:30 p.m., up 9.5 won from the close of the previous stock trading session.
At one point in the afternoon trading, the Korean currency climbed to a high of 1,346.7 won per dollar before trimming some gains.
However, the won's advance was limited as foreign investors remained net sellers of local stocks for a seventh consecutive session.
Foreign investors sold a net 693 billion won (US$514 million) worth of local shares during the latest regular stock trading session, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index falling 0.81 percent to close at 5,018.85.
This photo, taken Nov. 9, 2026, shows the dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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Source: Yonhap News · Deok-Hyun Kim
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