[Photo] KOSPI Surges Ahead Relentlessly

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