On the 26th, when the won-dollar exchange rate surpassed 1,420 won for the first time in about 13 years and 6 months, dealers were working in the dealing room of KB Kookmin Bank in Yeouido, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI index opened at 2,260.80, down 29.20 points (1.28%) from the previous trading day, continuing its downward trend. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 26th, when the won-dollar exchange rate surpassed 1,420 won for the first time in about 13 years and 6 months, dealers were working in the dealing room of KB Kookmin Bank in Yeouido, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI index opened at 2,260.80, down 29.20 points (1.28%) from the previous trading day, continuing its downward trend. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] As of 1:17 PM on the 26th, the KOSDAQ is recorded at 699.77, down 4.06% from the previous session.



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