KOSPI and KOSDAQ Close with Simultaneous 5% Declines

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 23rd, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ closed down by over 5% each.

On that day, the KOSPI closed at 1,482.46, down 83.69 points (5.34%) from the previous trading day.

The KOSPI opened at 1,474.45, down 91.70 points (5.86%) from the previous trading day, and during the session, it recorded 1,458.41, breaking below the 1,460 level. In the afternoon, it seemed to maintain the 1,500 level but fell below 1,500 again after 2:15 PM.

In the securities market, individuals net bought stocks worth 921.3 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions net sold 642.2 billion KRW and 362.4 billion KRW, respectively.

By industry, retail (7.38%), electrical and electronics (6.28%), and construction (7.95%) declined, while pharmaceuticals (4.25%) rose.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Biologics (1.4%), Celltrion (14.75%), and Samsung SDI (0.92%) showed gains. Samsung Electronics (6.39%), SK Hynix (7.22%), and Hyundai Motor (3.09%) declined.

The KOSDAQ also closed at 443.76, down 23.99 points (5.13%) from the previous session.

The KOSDAQ opened at 443.51, down 24.24 points (5.18%) compared to the previous trading day, maintaining a weak trend.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 211.4 billion KRW. Meanwhile, foreigners and institutions net sold 129.7 billion KRW and 95.6 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, semiconductors (8.02%), non-metallic minerals (7.33%), and chemicals (6.6%) declined.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization in the KOSDAQ market, Celltrion Healthcare (6.57%), Seegene (1.18%), and Celltrion Pharm (29.47%) rose. Studio Dragon (5.28%), CJ ENM (7.83%), and HL Biopharma (3.41%) declined.

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