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On the 21st, as the possibility of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, the KOSPI index opened lower at 2,165.65, down 29.85 points (1.36%) from the previous trading day. The won-dollar exchange rate started the session at 1,205.7 won, up 7.0 won. On this day, dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. / Reporter Mun Honam munonam@
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