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As the KOSPI index pauses for breath just before reaching 8,000, an employee at the headquarters of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, is monitoring the stock market and exchange rates on May 14. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 7,873.91, up 29.90 points (0.38%) compared to the previous trading day, while the KOSDAQ opened at 1,187.02, up 0.09 points (0.86%). The won/dollar exchange rate started at 1,489.8 won, down 0.8 won from the previous day.
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