The yen exchange rate rose due to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States and the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 15th.
The yen exchange rate as of 5 pm was 109.43-45 yen, which is 57 yen higher and the dollar weaker than the 14th.
Against the euro, the yen appreciated by 76 yen and the euro depreciated by 1 euro = 129.31-35 yen compared to the 14th.
The euro was 1 euro = 1.1816-17 dollars against the dollar.
Market officials said, "In response to the decline in long-term interest rates in the United States, the Tokyo market has begun to sell dollars with lower interest rates and buy yen. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of ballistic missiles from North Korea. It was reported that something was launched, but there was no noticeable movement in the yen market. "