[Photo] Exchange Rates Surge, Indices Plunge

The KOSPI index opened at 2,395.45, down 23.64 points (0.98%) from the previous trading day, as dealers were busy moving around in the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. It is the first time in 8 trading days since the 27th of last month (2,383.76) that the KOSPI fell below the 2,400 mark during intraday lows. Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@