The KOSPI is experiencing a decline due to significant foreign selling. After dropping more than 0.9% in early trading, the index initially reduced its losses but then resumed its downward trend as foreign selling continued. The KOSDAQ is also showing a nearly 2% decline amid simultaneous selling by foreign and institutional investors.
According to the Korea Exchange, as of 1:41 PM, the KOSPI is trading at 5,515.55, down 34.75 points (0.63%) from the previous trading day.
The index opened at 5,499.05, down 51.25 points (0.92%) from the last session, and while it managed to reduce some losses, it has again increased its decline.
In the securities market, individual and institutional investors have net bought 178 billion won and 468.7 billion won, respectively. In contrast, foreign investors are net selling 688 billion won.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (-0.46%), Samsung Biologics (-0.68%), Hyundai Motor (-1.69%), and KB Financial (-3.59%) are all down. Conversely, SK Hynix (1.17%), SK Square (0.39%), LG Energy Solution (0.07%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (0.98%), Samsung Life Insurance (1.63%), and Samsung C&T (2.08%) are showing gains.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is reported at 737.44, down 14.25 points (1.90%) from the previous trading day.
In the KOSDAQ market, individual investors are net buying 115.1 billion won, while foreign and institutional investors are net selling 37.7 billion won and 79.5 billion won, respectively.
Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen (-1.11%), EcoPro (-1.93%), EcoPro BM (-1.72%), JUSUNG Engineering (-5.84%), HLB (-3.85%), and IOTech (-4.58%) are all declining.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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