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As the KOSPI index pauses just below the 8,000 mark, an employee monitors the stock market and exchange rates in the dealing room at the Hana Bank 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, while the KOSDAQ rose by 0.09 points (0.86%) to 1,187.02. The won/dollar exchange rate started the day at 1,489.8 won, down 0.8 won from the previous day.
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