[Photo] Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Soars

On the 26th, when the won-dollar exchange rate surpassed 1,420 won for the first time in about 13 years and 6 months, dealers were working in the dealing room of KB Kookmin Bank in Yeouido, Seoul. On that day, the KOSPI index opened at 2,260.80, down 29.20 points (1.28%) from the previous trading day, continuing its downward trend. / Reporter Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@