KOSPI Recovers to 2210 Level on Opening Rise... KOSDAQ Nears 800 Mark

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 27th, the KOSPI opened on an upward trend, recovering the 2210 level.

At 9:20 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index was 2217.73, up 17.29 points (0.79%) compared to the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 2203.48, up 3.04 points (0.14%) from the previous trading day, and continued its upward trend.

In the securities market, individuals sold a net amount of 35.2 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions bought net amounts of 27.6 billion KRW and 16.8 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, non-metallic minerals (1.58%), steel & metals (1.7%), transportation equipment (1.09%), and distribution (0.9%) rose.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (1.29%), Samsung Biologics (0.66%), NAVER (0.71%), and Kakao (0.62%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.84%) and Celltrion (0.47%) declined.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ also recorded 797.39, up 2.59 points (0.33%) from the previous trading day, standing just below the 800 mark.

The KOSDAQ opened at 795.19, up 0.39 points (0.05%) from the previous session, and maintained its strong performance.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals sold a net amount of 18.9 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions bought net amounts of 21 billion KRW and 9 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, food & tobacco (0.74%), paper & wood (0.8%), and IT components (0.63%) rose.

Among the top market cap companies, Seegene (5.95%), HL Biotech (0.23%), and Genexine (1.23%) rose, while Celltrion Healthcare (0.68%), Celltrion Pharm (1.10%), and EcoPro BM (0.87%) declined.

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