Won gains against U.S. Dollar as confidence rises

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Source: Bloomberg
South Korean currency strengthened on Friday completing the largest advance in a week since October 18 after a report showed that local business confidence advanced and amid speculation that policymakers may curb exchange-rate appreciation. The Won gained 0.5% to 1,054.39 per U.S. Dollar in Seoul today and it has added 0.7% this week.

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