[Photo] KOSPI Falls Below the 4,000 Mark

As U.S. technology stocks experienced a roller-coaster session, the display board at Hana Bank's dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, on December 18 shows the KOSPI, the won/dollar exchange rate, KOSDAQ, and other indices. On this day, the KOSPI index opened at 3,989.60, down 66.81 points (1.65%), but has since been narrowing its losses.