[Photo] KOSPI on the Rise

Although the KOSPI started lower, it was up nearly 1% as of 9:50 a.m. on January 8. The display board at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, shows figures for the KOSPI, the won-dollar exchange rate, and KOSDAQ. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 4,531.46, down 19.60 points (0.43%) from the previous session, while the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1,449.7 won, up 3.9 won from the previous close. January 8, 2026. Reporter Cho Yongjun

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