KOSPI Falls to 1930 Level Intraday... KOSDAQ Down 1%

On the 10th, dealers were busy working in the dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI index opened lower at 1,942.85, down 11.92 points (0.61%) from the previous trading day. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 10th, the KOSPI opened lower, falling to the 1930 level in the early session.

As of 9:40 a.m. that day, the KOSPI recorded 1940.46, down 14.31 points (0.73%) from the previous close.

The KOSPI opened at 1942.85, down 11.92 points (0.61%) from the previous trading day, showed a brief rebound but fell again within two minutes. During the session, it dropped to as low as 1934.72, breaking below the 1940 level.

In the securities market, individuals and foreigners were net buyers of 160.3 billion KRW and 173.7 billion KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, institutions were net sellers of 319.2 billion KRW.

By sector, food and beverages (1.54%), textiles and apparel (2.27%), and pharmaceuticals (1.17%) declined.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, only SK Hynix (1.15%) and LG Household & Health Care (0.08%) showed gains. Samsung Electronics (0.37%), Samsung Biologics (0.4%), Celltrion (2.01%), and Hyundai Motor (2.4%) were down.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ recorded 606.33, down 8.27 points (1.35%) from the previous trading day.

The KOSDAQ opened at 606.89, down 7.71 points (1.25%) from the previous close, and continued its weakness.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals were net sellers of 120.2 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions were net buyers of 78.0 billion KRW and 48.1 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, publishing and media reproduction (2.68%), pharmaceuticals (1.22%), and metals (1.85%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization stocks in the KOSDAQ market, Celltrion Healthcare (2.4%), Studio Dragon (1.34%), and KMV (2.35%) declined, while HL Biopharma (3.52%), Pearl Abyss (2.14%), Seegene (4.78%), and EcoPro BM (1.55%) rose.

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