The upstart or young pretender KRW (South Korean won) is currently weak against the USD on event risk, but the market anticipates the currency to trade back to pre-crisis strength against the JPY.

FORBES: The Bank Of Japan Stands Tall But Questions Remain

Amounts in Korean Won (KRW) are translated into U.S. Dollars (USD) at the average rate of the three-month period in each corresponding quarter: KRW 1, 133 per USD (2012 3Q) and KRW 1, 082 per USD (2011 3Q).

ENGADGET: LG records a 'solid' $138.57 million net profit for Q3, keeps the positive trend going

Amounts in Korean won (KRW) are converted into U.S. dollars (USD) at the average rate of the three month period in each corresponding quarter: KRW 1, 091 per USD (2012 4Q) and KRW 1, 146 per USD (2011 4Q).

ENGADGET: LG's Q4 earnings show a narrow yearly net profit of $80.75 million, improved income for all divisions