[Photo] KOSPI and USD/KRW Exchange Rate Start Higher
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As concerns grow over the prolonged situation in the Middle East, employees are monitoring the stock market and exchange rates at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul on March 16, 2026, as the KOSPI started the day by recovering the 5,500-point level. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 5,510.82, up 23.58 points (0.43%) from the previous trading session.
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