A flexible circuit board and a 
liquid crystal display having the same prevents emission of light from a 
light source to 
peripheral undesired areas, and firmly connects the board to a mold frame. The board includes a first insulating film, conductive patterns formed on the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed on the first insulating film to cover the conductive patterns, a 
light source coupled to the conductive patterns, and a light absorbing layer formed on the outer circumference of the 
light source to absorb light from the light source. Also, a mold frame includes an outer frame, an inner frame, and a guide boss. The board is connected to the mold frame, the 
light guide plate is connected to the mold frame and optically coupled to the board, and the 
liquid crystal display panel is placed on the 
light guide plate and coupled to the board.