[Opening Market] KOSPI Battles for 6,800 as Investors Split

On the morning of Aug. 27, the won-dollar exchange rate, KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices are displayed on the electronic board at the dealing room of Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. (Yonhap) On Aug. 27, the domestic stock market started in a mixed trend following the release of inflation data in the New York stock market, engaging in a fierce battle in early trading. The KOSPI, which…