The Korea Times
The Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Tuesday amid expectations that Washington and Tehran may resume talks following their recent ceasefire. The won opened at 1,478.8 per dollar, up 10.5 won from the previous session's close. The gain came after foreign media reported that the United States and Iran could resume peace talks after their round of negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend ended without a breakthrough. Following the breakdown in talks, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on vessels attempting to enter or exit the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which took effect Monday (U.S. time). Trump also told reporters that "the right people" in Iran had reached out to his administration and wanted "to work a deal." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to continue talks within the framework of international law and regulations, according to media reports. Signs of a possible resumption of talks helped push global oil prices below $100. The Korean won has shown heightened volatility in recent sessions, in line with developments in the Middle
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