A sign showing the exchange rates of the Korean won against other currencies informs people at a foreign exchange booth in Seoul, Sunday. Yonhap
The Korean won rose to a nearly two-week high Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington and Tehran have reached a peace deal.
The won opened at 1,511.4 won per dollar, up 8.4 won from the previous session's close, and further gained ground to 1,504 won per dollar at one point in morning trading.
In terms of intraday trading, it was the strongest level since June 1, when the won was traded at 1,500 won per dollar.
As of 9:48 a.m., the won was traded at 1,506.8 won per dollar, up 7.9 won from the previous session's close.
