KOSPI briefly touches 2180 level during trading... KOSDAQ also on the rise

On the 4th, the KOSPI index started at 2181.64, up 34.64 points (1.61%) from the previous trading day, continuing its strong trend. Dealers are working in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Euljiro, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the afternoon of the 5th, the KOSPI index maintained the 2170 level. It even reached the 2180 level at one point during the session.

As of 2:15 PM that day, the KOSPI recorded 2179.01, up 27.83 points (1.29%) from the previous close.

The KOSPI opened at 2151.17, down 0.01 points (0.00%) from the previous trading day, dropped to the 2140 level, but rebounded and continued its strong performance. At 2:14 PM, it even hit the 2180 level.

In the securities market, institutions were net buyers of 303.4 billion KRW, while individuals and foreigners were net sellers of 157.9 billion KRW and 133.1 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, chemicals (0.94%), pharmaceuticals (3.32%), and electrical & electronics (1.89%) rose, while steel & metals (0.29%) and telecommunications (0.84%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, NAVER (1.72%) and Kakao (1.77%) fell. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics (2.01%), SK Hynix (3.31%), Samsung Biologics (2.92%), and Celltrion (3.44%) rose.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ was at 748.16, up 5.79 points (0.78%) compared to the previous trading day.

The KOSDAQ opened at 743.65, up 1.28 points (0.17%) from the previous close, showing a flat trend initially but continued to rise after 10 AM.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners were net buyers of 17.7 billion KRW and 54.5 billion KRW, respectively, while institutions were net sellers of 56.3 billion KRW.

By sector, computer services (0.51%) and information devices (1.03%) rose, while internet (0.45%) declined.

Among the top 10 market capitalization stocks, only Celltrion Pharm (1.07%) fell. HL Biopharma (3.31%), Alteogen (11.37%), and Pearl Abyss (1.54%) rose.

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