[Photo] Kospi Rises, Exchange Rate Falls

On the 15th, the KOSPI index opened at 2210.89, up 26.80 points (1.23%) from the previous trading day (2176.43). Dealers are seen busy at work in the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. In the foreign exchange market, the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1203.0 won, down 2.7 won from the previous trading day (1204.6 won). / Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@