In addition to the rise in crude oil prices, the exchange rate also soared...Import prices rose 4.4% in August, marking the highest level in 1 year and 5 months - South Korean report

Rising international crude oil prices and a sharp rise in the dollar/won (USD/KRW) exchange rate caused South Korea's import prices to rise by more than 4% in August compared to the previous month. This is 1 year and 5 years