KOSPI and KOSDAQ Maintain Upward Trend, Continuing Steady Rise into Afternoon

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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Eun-mo] The KOSPI index has maintained its upward trend into the afternoon, reaching the 2420 level.

On the 14th, the KOSPI opened at 2418.33, up 21.64 points (0.90%) from the previous trading day. The KOSPI, which started the day higher, is maintaining an intraday rise of around 1% due to net buying by institutions and foreign investors. As of 12:50 PM, it recorded 2420.76, up 24.07 points (1.00%) from the previous trading day.

Looking at the trading participants, institutions and foreign investors are driving the index up with net purchases of 128.1 billion KRW and 75.5 billion KRW, respectively. On the other hand, individual investors are net sellers with 226.4 billion KRW, seemingly realizing profits.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Mobis, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Samsung SDI are rising, while Kakao, NAVER, and LG Household & Health Care are declining.

The KOSDAQ index is also continuing its upward trend. The KOSDAQ opened at 894.38, up 5.94 points (0.67%) from the previous trading day. Although it briefly reversed to a decline early in the session, it soon turned upward again and is challenging the 900 level. As of 12:50 PM, it stands at 893.45, up 5.01 points (0.56%) from the previous trading day.

In contrast to the KOSPI, individual investors are net buyers with 219.5 billion KRW in the KOSDAQ. Meanwhile, institutions and foreign investors are net sellers with 110.4 billion KRW and 65.9 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, HL Biopharma, CJ ENM, EcoPro BM, and SK Materials are rising, while Hugel, Kakao Games, and Pearl Abyss are falling.

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