Per Chosun Ilbo, the won opened at 1,537.4 per dollar, up 10.3 won. As won weakness persists, the market remains wary of FX volatility.

A higher rate directly burdens families and students sending money home or to a third country: the same transfer costs more won, and imported food and goods tend to rise too.

Conversely, those receiving money into Korea may gain on FX, so impact depends on the direction of flows. Practical steps cited include spreading transfer timing and comparing fees and rates.

This paper does not treat FX as something to predict. But the won's path ties directly to Chinese residents' living costs, so we calmly convey facts and context to aid readers' judgment.