[Photo] KOSPI Plummets Amid Spread of Novel Coronavirus

On the 28th, KOSPI opened at 2,192.22, down 53.92 points (2.4%) from the previous trading day, amid fears of the novel coronavirus infection known as 'Wuhan pneumonia.' Dealers are seen working in the dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. On the same day, the USD-KRW exchange rate started trading at 1,178.5 won, up 9.8 won from the previous trading day. / Reporter Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@