[Photo] KOSPI Falls and Won/Dollar Exchange Rate Rises at Opening Due to Middle East Crisis

[Photo] KOSPI Falls and Won/Dollar Exchange Rate Rises at Opening Due to Middle East Crisis 원본보기 아이콘

On March 3, as the domestic stock market started lower due to the aftermath of the Middle East crisis, an employee monitors the stock market and exchange rates at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 6,165.15, down 78.98 points (1.26%) from the previous session; the KOSDAQ started at 1,169.82, down 22.96 points (1.92%); and the won/dollar exchange rate opened 22.6 won higher at 1,462.3 won.

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