[Photo] 'KOSPI Pauses for Breath'

On October 22, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened at 3,827.23, up 3.39 points from the previous trading day. Dealers are seen at work in the main dealing room of Hana Bank's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. On the same day, the won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,431.5 won, up 3.7 won from the previous trading day.