The KOSPI started the day with gains but reversed course as foreign selling intensified. Despite buying from retail and institutional investors, the index continued to weaken around the 6630 mark.
According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:16 PM, the KOSPI was down 60.35 points (0.90%) at 6630.27. The index opened at 6806.27, up 115.65 points (1.73%) from the previous trading day, but subsequently lost all its gains and deepened its decline.
In the securities market, retail and institutional investors made net purchases of 1.7868 trillion won and 199.7 billion won, respectively, engaging in bargain hunting. In contrast, foreign investors led the decline with net sales of 2.0404 trillion won.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, mixed performance was observed. Samsung Electronics (0.60%), SK Hynix (0.23%), LG Energy Solution (0.61%), Samsung Biologics (1.65%), and KB Financial (0.64%) saw gains. However, SK Square (-4.96%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (-1.66%), Hyundai Motor (-0.75%), and Samsung Life (-2.83%) experienced losses.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was trading at 761.04, up 12.82 points (1.71%) from the previous day. The index opened at 760.54, up 12.32 points (1.65%), and continued its upward trend.
In the KOSDAQ market, institutions made net purchases of 219.7 billion won, driving the index higher. Conversely, retail and foreign investors sold off shares, with net sales of 115.2 billion won and 101.5 billion won, respectively, as they sought to realize profits.
Top KOSDAQ stocks showed strong performance across the board, with Alteogen (5.16%), EcoPro (2.43%), EcoPro BM (1.57%), Rainbow Robotics (5.50%), JUSUNG Engineering (5.60%), Rino Technology (2.04%), Wonik IPS (3.88%), HLB (1.12%), PSK (0.49%), and ABL Bio (1.52%) all rising.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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