South Korean won slides as oil price surge pressures import costs

The South Korean won depreciated against the U.S. dollar amid rising oil prices, which heighten import costs and inflationary pressure for the energy-importing economy. The move reflects broader risk-off sentiment in Asian FX markets, though the magnitude of the decline and central bank response remain uncertain.

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