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As the KOSPI index paused for a breather just before reaching 8,000, an employee is seen monitoring the stock market, exchange rates, and more at the dealing room of Hana Bank's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, on May 14. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 7,873.91, up 29.90 points (0.38%) from the previous trading session. The KOSDAQ rose by 10.09 points (0.86%) to 1,187.02, and the won/dollar exchange rate started at 1,489.8 won, down 0.8 won from the day before.
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