[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar opened at 1,149.0 won on July 5, a hike from previous trading day’s 1,146.9 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen opened at 1,123.72 won, a rise from previous day’s closing of 1,116.82 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The euro opened at 1,282.55 won, up from previous day’s 1,277.46 won.

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean stocks ended 0.40 percent higher on July 4, rising for the sixth consecutive day, as Brexit concerns continued to recede. The South Korean won inched down against the US dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 7.98 points to 1,995.30. The figure topped the psychologically important 1990-mark.Trading volume came to 462 million shares worth 4.04 trillion won (US$3.52 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 450 to 353.Foreigners net-purchased 153

[THE INVESTOR] The euro ended at 1,277.46 won on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen ended at 1,116.82 won on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar ended at 1,146.9 won on July 4, a rise from the previous trading day’s 1,145.0 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The Culture Ministry revealed “Creative Korea” as a new slogan for branding the nation on Monday. “The new brand slogan promotes the value that the Republic of Korea upholds and an image that the country wants to promote abroad,” said Kim Jong-deok, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, at a news conference announcing the brand slogan and logo design on Monday. The new slogan and logo were created following nationwide polls the government conducted among citizens who were asked

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean shares traded a little higher late morning on July 4 as investors were boosted by upbeat economic data in the United States and Europe, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index inched up 6.87 points, or 0.35 percent, to 1,994.19 as of 11:20 a.m.Last week, US stocks ended 19.38 points higher, and the European stock markets, including London, also closed higher.Market bellwether Samsung Electronics inched down 0.20 percent, while top automaker Hyund

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean shares opened a little higher on July 4 as investors were cautious following last week’s recovery from a sharp plunge sparked by Brexit.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index edged up 0.68 point, or 0.03 percent, to 1,988.00 in the first 15 minutes of trading.The KOSPI gained 3.19 percent last week to end at 1,987.32 points on Friday, fully recovering from Brexit-ignited losses.Top market cap Samsung Electronics shed 0.07 percent, and chipmaker SK hynix lost

[THE INVESTOR] The euro opened at 1,281.81 on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] KOSDAQ opened higher at 688.00 up 3.74 points on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] KOSPI opened higher at 1,989.44 up 2.12 points on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar opened at 1,147.7 won on July 4, a hike from the previous trading day’s closing of 1,145.0 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen opened at 1,122.32 on July 4.

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean stocks finished higher on July 1, rising for the fifth consecutive day as market jitters over Brexit continued to recede. The South Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 16.97 points, or 0.86 percent, to 1,987.32, a level shortly before London’s decision to leave the European Union. Trading volume came to 442 million shares worth 4.28 trillion won (US$3.6 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 570 to 232.For

[THE INVESTOR] The euro ended at 1,269.77 won on July 1, a fall from the previous day’s closing of 1,277.29 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The Japanese yen ended at 1,114.89 won on July 1, down from the previous day’s closing of 1,121.46 won.

[THE INVESTOR] The US dollar ended at 1,145.0 won on July 1, a fall from previous day’s 1,151.8 won.

[THE INVESTOR] South Korean stocks continued to rise late morning July 1 on relieved investor sentiment over uncertainties surrounding Brexit.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 17.80 points, or 0.90 percent, at 1,988.09 as of 11:20 a.m. After shedding 3.38 percent from 1,992.58 points for the two sessions through June 24 when Britain’s EU exit decision was officially announced, the KOSPI has recovered some of the loss this week to close at 1,970.35 points on June 30.Foreigner