[Photo] KOSPI Opens Lower

On January 8, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) started lower and continued to fluctuate, pausing for breath. The electronic board at the main branch of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul displays the KOSPI, the won-dollar exchange rate, and the KOSDAQ. On this day, the KOSPI opened at 4,531.46, down 19.60 points (0.43%) from the previous session, while the won-dollar exchange rate began at 1,449.7 won, up 3.9 won from the previous day.