[Photo] KOSPI Opens Flat at 2,480 Level

On April 21, as the KOSPI index began trading in a narrow range ahead of tariff negotiations between the South Korean and U.S. governments and the upcoming earnings season, dealers are seen at work in the dealing room of Hana Bank's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,420 won, down 3.3 won from the previous trading day.