Korean won
The South Korean won opened at 1,503.2 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, down 3.5 won from the previous session, amid mixed signals on U.S.-Iran talks to end their monthlong conflict. The White House said Wednesday that the two sides had held 'productive' discussions, while Tehran insisted no negotiations took place. Global oil prices have surged with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, raising concerns for energy-import-dependent South Korea.
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The South Korean won gained sharply against the US dollar on Tuesday, recovering from a 17-year low, after US President Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. The move came amid talks cited as 'constructive' for ending the Middle East conflict. The rebound followed volatility from the Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupting oil supplies.