The South Korean won closed at 1,549.4 per dollar, its weakest level since March 2009, as foreign outflows and dollar strength hammer the currency.

The Korean won sharply fell to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar Monday, as foreign investors continued to sell local stocks am...

The Korean won weakened further against the U.S. dollar Tuesday as foreign investors continued to sell local stocks. The won opened at 1,543.1 won...