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KRW Volatility Creates FX Headwinds for Samsung and SK Hynix Earnings

The Korean won has fallen from 1,500 to 1,370 per dollar, increasing volatility and creating FX risks for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's export-driven businesses. Currency fluctuations can affect their won-denominated revenue and profits, potentially impacting share prices.

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v.daum.net · 09-28 07:01 KST
KRW Falls from 1,500 to 1,370 per Dollar, Creating FX Headwinds for Samsung and SK Hynix Earnings
The KRW/USD exchange rate has fallen from the 1,500 level to around 1,370, creating FX headwinds for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix earnings. For SK Hynix, a stronger won reduces the won-converted value of its dollar-denominated memory exports, potentially weighing on the stock short-term, though the impact depends on how sustained the currency move proves.