[Photo] KOSPI Starts Rising After Sharp Drop

On the 25th, the KOSPI index opened at 2295.16, up 0.99% (22.49 points) from the previous trading day, as dealers were working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. On the same day, the KOSDAQ index rose 1.36% (11 points) to 817.95, and the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1169.5 won, down 3.2 won from the previous trading day. / Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@