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Both articles blame current political turmoil in Korea for the potential price increases.

In Korea the Galaxy 24 Ultra started at 1,698,400 won or about $1,180 USD.

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The exchange rate has increased to 1,450 won to $1 USD.

YonHap did not speculate on how big the ‘slight’ increase might be outside of the exchange rate issues.

That report also cites the poor exchange rate of the won as potential problem for Samsung.

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