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Won-dollar rate edges higher as oil prices rise
The exchange rate between the South Korean won and the US dollar edged higher.
The story’s headline gives a rate of 1,336.1 won per dollar, while its text says it was 1,338.1 won around 9 a.m.
The text says the rate was up 0.3 won from the previous trading day’s daytime close.
It says the rate could rise slightly during the day.
The article links that outlook to worsening tensions in the Middle East and international oil prices rising for three trading sessions in a row.
Higher oil prices can push up inflation, which may support a stronger dollar.
The story does not say what happened to the rate later in the day.
The won-dollar exchange rate was reported at 1,338.1 won around 9 a.m., up 0.3 won, or 0.07%, from the previous trading day's daytime close.
The article headline instead gives the rate as 1,336.1 won.
The report said the exchange rate could rise slightly as international oil prices climbed for a third consecutive trading day.
It linked the oil rise to worsening conditions in the Middle East and said higher oil prices could increase inflation and strengthen the dollar.
- Who
- The won and the US dollar.
- What
- The won-dollar exchange rate was reported higher. The article's headline and text give different rates.
- When
- Around 9 a.m. on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Worsening conditions in the Middle East coincided with rising oil prices, which could raise inflation and strengthen the dollar.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Rate in article text
- 1,338.1 won around 9 a.m.
- Rate in headline
- 1,336.1 won
- Change
- Up 0.3 won, or 0.07%, from the previous trading day's daytime close
- Oil prices
- Rose for three consecutive trading days
- Published
- October 13, 2026, 00:30 UTC
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