[Photo] Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Surpasses 1,420... Highest in Five Months

On October 10, after the long holiday, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at its highest level in five months. The monitors in the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul displayed the KOSPI, the won-dollar exchange rate, and other indicators. On this day, the KOSPI index started at 3,598.11, up 48.90 points (1.38%) from the previous trading day. The won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,423.0 won, up 23.0 won, and the KOSDAQ began at 858.86, up 4.61 points (0.54%).