SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won extended its gains to hit a fresh two-year high against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, supported by strong exports and foreign inflows.
The won was quoted at 1,325.2 won per dollar at 3:30 p.m., up 2.9 won from the close of the previous stock trading session.
For a fourth straight session, the won marked the highest level since Oct. 2, 2024.
Earlier in the day, government data showed that the nation's exports more than doubled to US$61.6 billion in the first 20 days of October, driven by robust shipments of semiconductor.
Foreign purchased a net 659.9 billion won (US$497.3 million) worth of local shares during the latest regular stock trading session, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gaining 3.29 percent to close at 5,735.66.
Signs show the exchange rates of the South Korean won against other currencies at foreign exchange booths in Myeongdong, a shopping mecca in Seoul, on Oct. 21, 2026. (Yonhap)
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