[Photo] KOSPI Opens Lower During Trading Session
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On August 21, employees at Hana Bank's headquarters dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, are monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 6,759.95, down 92.63 points (1.35%) from the previous trading day, while the KOSDAQ started at 824.05, down 16.84 points (2.00%), maintaining a weak trend. The KRW/USD exchange rate is trading in the 1,380 won range.
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