KOSPI Rises 1% Approaching 2280 Level... KOSDAQ Also Shows Strength

On the 4th, the KOSPI index started with an increase of nearly 1%. Dealers are busy working in the Hana Bank dealing room in Euljiro, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] On the 4th, the KOSPI index closed just shy of the 2280 mark.

On that day, the KOSPI ended the session at 2279.97, up 28.93 points (1.29%) from the previous close.

The KOSPI opened at 2272.33, up 21.29 points (0.95%) from the previous trading day, continuing its upward trend. During the session, it briefly surpassed the 2280 level.

In the securities market, individual investors net bought 184.6 billion KRW. Conversely, foreigners and institutions net sold 61.4 billion KRW and 148.7 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, chemicals (1.42%), pharmaceuticals (1.67%), transportation equipment (2.66%), and construction (3.57%) saw gains.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, Samsung Electronics (0.88%), LG Chem (1.1%), Celltrion (1%), Kakao (1.09%), and Hyundai Motor (4.33%) rose, while SK Hynix (0.24%) and NAVER (1.11%) declined.

The KOSDAQ also closed at 835.35, up 7.78 points (0.94%) compared to the previous close.

The KOSDAQ opened at 833.28, up 5.71 points (0.69%) from the previous trading day, extending its upward momentum.

In the KOSDAQ market, individual investors net bought 155.3 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions net sold 70.8 billion KRW and 55.3 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, pharmaceuticals (1.49%), metals (1.14%), and medical & precision instruments (1.99%) rose, while paper & wood (1.06%) and non-metallic minerals (1.33%) declined.

Among the top 10 market cap stocks, HL Biopharma (0.73%), Celltrion Pharm (0.25%), and Alteogen (1.64%) rose, whereas Seegene (4.66%), EcoPro BM (1.02%), and KMW (0.7%) fell.

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