[Photo] Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Hits Six-Month Low

On May 7, as all three major indices on the New York Stock Exchange declined, the status board at the main branch of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul displayed the KOSPI and the won-dollar exchange rate falling below 1,400 won. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 2,576.62, up 16.83 points from the previous session, while the won-dollar exchange rate began trading at 1,380.0 won, down 25.3 won.