KOSPI Surges 172 Points, Won-Dollar Rate Drops 7.6 Won

On the 15th, the KOSPI index, the benchmark indicator for the South Korean stock market, opened at 6,139.77, up 172.02 points (2.88%) from the previous trading day.

The won-dollar exchange rate, representing the value of the Korean won, began trading at 1,473.6 won per dollar, down 7.60 won.

On this day, indicators showing market fluctuations were displayed on a screen at the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul.