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Dollar-won rate crosses 1,500 mark again on oil price fluctuations and market volatility

International oil prices have been fluctuating wildly throughout the week as tensions in the Middle East escalate, fueling volatility in global markets and pushing the dollar-won exchange rate back above the 1,500 won mark in overnight trading.

2026.3.13

Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks during a press conference on the Monetary Policy Board’s rate decision at the Bank of Korea headquarters in Jung District, central Seoul, on Oct. 23, 2025. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

BOK likely to keep benchmark rate untouched for sixth straight freeze

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5 percent at the Monetary Policy Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, which would mark a sixth consecutive rate freeze.

2026.2.20

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Dollar-won rate crosses 1,500 mark again on oil price fluctuations and market volatility

BOK likely to keep benchmark rate untouched for sixth straight freeze

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