The KOSPI has rebounded from an early decline, expanding its gains to over 1%. Samsung Electronics surged more than 5%, supported by net buying from foreign and institutional investors, which lifted the index. In contrast, the KOSDAQ initially rose above 870 but later returned to a slight decline.
As of 1:34 PM, the KOSPI was trading at 6,392.91, up 93.25 points (1.48%) from the previous trading day. The index opened down 59.60 points (0.95%) at 6,240.06 and fell to 6,213.78 early on, but turned positive during the morning session. It later peaked at 6,405.81, surpassing the 6,400 mark.
By investor type, individuals sold a net 248.2 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors bought a net 139.6 billion won and 120.4 billion won, respectively.
Most large-cap stocks showed strength. Samsung Electronics rose 5.22%, SK Hynix increased by 1.97%, and Samsung Biologics gained 1.98%. However, LG Energy Solution fell 3.13%, Hyundai Motor dropped 0.86%, and KB Financial decreased by 2.62%.
Specifically, Samsung Electronics recorded a price of 242,000 won, up 12,000 won (5.22%) from the previous day. SK Hynix also rose nearly 2%, trading at 1,448,000 won.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ was trading at 849.86, down 4.61 points (0.54%) from the previous day. The index opened down 5.88 points (0.69%) at 848.59 but turned positive around 9:30 AM. It briefly rose to 875.16, exceeding the 870 mark, but later gave back those gains and turned negative again.
In the KOSDAQ, individuals bought a net 439.6 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors sold a net 322 billion won and 129.1 billion won, respectively.
Most large-cap stocks in the KOSDAQ were weak. Alteogen fell 6.75%, EcoPro dropped 3.74%, and EcoPro BM decreased by 4.53%. Conversely, JUSUNG Engineering rose 9.81%, HLB increased by 2.21%, and Wonik IPS gained 4.17%.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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