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Seoul Foreign Exchange Market Closing Rates for Sept 1

Commercial Services · Financial Publishing/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-01

The following are the reference exchange rates for major currencies as of 3:30 PM KST on September 1, provided by Seoul Money Brokerage Services.

What Happened

Major Currency Rates: As of 3:30 PM KST on September 1, the reference exchange rate for the US Dollar against the Korean Won was set at 1,370.40 KRW. The Japanese Yen (per 100) stood at 856.77 KRW, while the Euro was recorded at 1,589.94 KRW.

Other Key Currencies: The British Pound closed at 1,855.04 KRW, the Chinese Yuan at 203.87 KRW, and the Australian Dollar at 981.96 KRW. These rates reflect the ongoing fluctuations in global currency markets.

Market Impact: The foreign exchange market continues to react to global economic indicators and central bank policy shifts. These rates serve as the benchmark for import/export settlements and international investment activities.

Data Source: This currency information is based on data from Seoul Money Brokerage Services and Yonhap Infomax. The US Dollar rate reflects the closing reference price in the Seoul market.

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