KOSPI Recovers to 1740 Level... KOSDAQ Rises Over 3%

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 31st, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ opened the market on an upward trend.

As of 9:20 AM that day, the KOSPI recorded 1,743.84, up 26.72 points (1.56%) from the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 1,739.29, up 22.17 points (1.29%) from the previous trading day, continuing its strong performance.

In the securities market, individual investors net bought 172 billion KRW. Conversely, foreigners and institutions net sold 89 billion KRW and 81.9 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, transportation equipment (2.29%), paper and wood (5.49%), medical precision (3.54%), and chemicals (1.28%) rose.

All of the top 10 companies by market capitalization were on the rise. Samsung Electronics (0.84%), SK Hynix (1.08%), and Hyundai Motor (2.93%) increased.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 559.94, up 17.83 points (3.29%) from the previous session.

The KOSDAQ started at 551.48, up 9.37 points (1.73%) from the previous session, and expanded its gains.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals net bought 81.9 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold 49.1 billion KRW and 30.6 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, pharmaceuticals (3.98%), construction (2.6%), and distribution (4.19%) rose.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Seegene (1.9%) was the only one to decline. Others such as Celltrion Healthcare (5.51%), Celltrion Pharm (2.41%), Studio Dragon (1.31%), and Komipharm (4.92%) rose.

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