As the KOSPI continued its strong upward trend and surpassed the 4,800 mark for the first time on January 16, an employee monitors the stock market and exchange rates at the main branch dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. The KOSPI opened at 4,820.66, up 23.11 points (0.48%) from the previous session.
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