An employee monitors the stock market and exchange rates at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, on June 4, as the three major indices on the New York Stock Exchange closed lower and the KOSPI also opened down. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 8,623.82, down 177.67 points (2.02%) from the previous trading day, while the KOSDAQ opened at 1,032.91, up 6.88 points (0.67%). The won/dollar exchange rate started at 1,530.0 won, up 13.6 won. June 4, 2026. Photo by Cho Yongjun.
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