KOSPI Closes Up at 2210.34 on Individual Buying Momentum

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] The KOSPI closed higher due to individual investors' buying momentum.

On the 19th, the KOSPI ended the session at 2,210.34, up 1.46 points (0.07%) from the previous close.

In the securities market, individuals purchased stocks worth 167.2 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions sold stocks worth 219.8 billion KRW and 19.2 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, paper & wood (4.55%), food & beverages (1.30%), services (1.23%), medical precision (0.75%), and electrical & electronics (0.69%) rose.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (0.67%), SK Hynix (1.47%), and Naver (1.61%) increased. Samsung Biologics (-1.56%), LG Chem (-3.35%), Hyundai Motor (-0.75%), and Celltrion (-1.63%) declined.

The KOSDAQ index closed at 684.78, up 1.86 points (0.27%) from the previous session.

In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners bought stocks worth 46.4 billion KRW, while individuals and institutions sold stocks worth 10.4 billion KRW and 39.3 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, textiles & apparel (5.82%), pharmaceuticals (1.42%), internet (1.18%), and software (0.98%) showed strong gains.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, HL Biopharma (2.25%), Pearl Abyss (2.56%), Studio Dragon (1.21%), Hugel (3.56%), EcoPro BM (0.59%), and Wonik IPS (1.13%) rose, while Celltrion Healthcare (-3.19%), CJ ENM (-2.06%), KMH (-0.71%), and Medytox (-1.49%) declined.

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