Tritonix.ai

News / Korea / yonhap_finance

Seoul Foreign Exchange Market: Closing Rates for August 25

Finance · Major Banks · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

A summary of the official foreign exchange reference rates as of 3:30 PM on August 25, covering major global currencies against the Korean Won.

What Happened

Exchange Rate Data: The Seoul Foreign Exchange Market released its official reference rates as of 3:30 PM on August 25. The US Dollar was recorded at 1,386.10 KRW, serving as the primary benchmark for the day.

Major Currencies: The Japanese Yen (per 100) stood at 869.90 KRW, while the Euro and British Pound were quoted at 1,615.92 KRW and 1,888.77 KRW, respectively. Other global currencies also saw their rates adjusted based on market conditions.

Additional Currencies: The Chinese Yuan was set at 206.19 KRW, with the Australian Dollar and Canadian Dollar trading at 990.78 KRW and 1,000.22 KRW. This data is provided by Seoul Money Brokerage Services and Yonhap Infomax.

Market Context: These figures represent the official closing reference rates for the session. Investors and market participants are advised to monitor real-time fluctuations for active trading decisions.

Read original

More in Finance

Kwangju Bank Pledges 10 Million Won for Endangered Reeves' Turtle Conservation

Finance · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

Kwangju Bank has donated 10 million won to support the restoration and habitat protection of the endangered Reeves' turtle in Wolchulsan National Park.

Investor Trading Activity Report for the 25th: Institutional Buying Dominates

Finance · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

A breakdown of investor trading activity on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets for the 25th, highlighting net buying and selling positions by major market participants.

IBK Industrial Bank of Korea to Write Off 120 Billion Won in Long-Term Overdue Debt

Finance · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

IBK will write off 120 billion won in long-term overdue debt by the end of the year to support the financial recovery of vulnerable groups.

Latest in Korea

KOSPI Rebounds to Close Higher as Nuclear Stocks Rally

Electronic Technology · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

KOSPI reversed early losses to finish 0.68% higher, supported by institutional buying and a surge in nuclear energy stocks despite global semiconductor headwinds.

000660, 000880, 005380, 005930, 009150, 012330, 012450, 028260, 028300, 032830, 036930, 058470, 086520, 105560, 196170, 207940, 240810, 247540, 277810, 373220, 402340

Kwangju Bank Pledges 10 Million Won for Endangered Reeves' Turtle Conservation

Finance · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

Kwangju Bank has donated 10 million won to support the restoration and habitat protection of the endangered Reeves' turtle in Wolchulsan National Park.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Rebound from Early Sell-off to Close Flat or Higher

Electronic Technology · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recovered from significant early losses as bargain hunting helped both semiconductor giants finish the trading session strong.

000660, 000810, 005930, 032830, 402340

Top KOSDAQ Stocks Bought by Foreign Investors on November 25

Electronic Technology · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

Foreign investors focused their buying activity on semiconductor equipment and materials stocks in the KOSDAQ market, with major inflows into top-tier firms.