KOSPI mixed, KOSDAQ rise...Exchange Rate Opens at KRW 1,465

The KOSPI, which had been mixed all morning due to growing net buying by individuals, turned higher in the afternoon.

KOSPI started 0.48 percent higher but was mixed on net selling by foreigners and institutions It has recovered to the 2,500-point level during the day, increasing its gains.

The KOSDAQ began with a 0.87 percent rise amid net buying by foreigners and institutions, and is up more than 1 percent.The

won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,465 won, down 5.8 won, and is trading in the early 1,460 won range.It was analyzed that the won-dollar exchange rate of

fell together amid strong Asian currencies such as the yuan and the yen.