[Photo] KOSPI Falls and Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Rises Amid COVID-19
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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. Dealers are seen working at the Hana Bank dealing room in Euljiro, Seoul on the day. / Reporter Moon Honam munonam@
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