Stock market rises due to 'foreigners and institutions' buying...The exchange rate is 1,430 won.

The KOSPI and KOSDAQ indexes also rose due to the sudden rise in the three major New York stock indexes.

The KOSPI rose 1.15 percent to close at 2,547.06 and retook the 2,540 level, while the KOSDAQ index also rose 0.86 percent to close at 732.31.

In both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets, individuals were net sellers, while foreigners and institutions were net buyers.

While the New York Stock Exchange closed higher for the first time since Trump took office, our stock market also rose on the back of the warm wind from the U.S.

In Seoul, the won-dollar exchange rate fell 1.9 won to 1,437.6 won as of 3:30 p.m.

The won-dollar exchange rate fell to the 1,430 won level in about 20 days after surpassing 1,480 won in the aftermath of the emergency martial law.