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Key Currency Exchange Rates as of September 8

yonhap_finance · 2026-09-08

Check the official reference exchange rates for major global currencies as of 3:30 PM on September 8, provided by Seoul Foreign Exchange Brokerage.

What Happened

Exchange Rate Announcement: The reference exchange rates for major currencies were officially announced as of 3:30 PM on September 8. These figures, compiled by Seoul Foreign Exchange Brokerage and Yonhap Infomax, serve as a benchmark for the domestic currency market.

Major Currencies: The US Dollar was recorded at 1,345.60 KRW, while the Japanese Yen (per 100) stood at 875.33 KRW. The Euro was valued at 1,564.19 KRW, with the British Pound and Chinese Yuan reaching 1,821.54 KRW and 200.51 KRW, respectively.

Regional Currencies: Among other currencies, the Indonesian Rupiah was quoted at 7.64 KRW, the UAE Dirham at 366.35 KRW, and the Saudi Riyal at 358.32 KRW. The Singapore Dollar and Hong Kong Dollar were listed at 1,063.67 KRW and 171.62 KRW, respectively.

Market Context: This data provides a snapshot of the foreign exchange market for investors and analysts. These rates reflect the closing benchmarks used for financial reporting and international trade settlements in the Korean market.

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