KOSPI Slightly Rises Maintaining 2330 Level... KOSDAQ Also Holds 840 Level

On the 23rd, the KOSPI index opened at 2,352.56, up 19.97 points (0.86%) from the previous trading day, showing a strong upward trend. Dealers are working in the Hana Bank dealing room in Euljiro on the same day. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] On the 23rd, both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ closed the session with slight gains.

On that day, the KOSPI index closed at 2333.24, up 0.65 points (0.03%) from the previous session.

The KOSPI opened at 2352.56, up 19.97 points (0.86%) from the previous trading day, fluctuated throughout the session, and closed slightly higher.

In the KOSPI market, foreigners and institutions sold net amounts of 55.9 billion KRW and 280.9 billion KRW respectively, while individuals bought a net amount of 328 billion KRW.

By sector, Internet (1.95%), Software (2.1%), Publishing & Media Replication (1.96%) rose, while Paper & Wood (1.61%) and Chemicals (0.59%) declined.

Among the top market capitalization companies, Samsung Electronics (0.69%), SK Hynix (2.83%), NAVER (4.22%), and Kakao (3.54%) rose, whereas Samsung Biologics (3.56%) and LG Chem (1.41%) fell.

The KOSDAQ recorded 843.45, up 0.73 points (0.09%) from the previous day.

The KOSDAQ opened at 855.57, up 12.85 points (1.52%) from the previous trading day, showing both rises and falls during the session.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners bought net amounts of 91.5 billion KRW and 29.2 billion KRW respectively, while institutions sold a net amount of 101.5 billion KRW.

By sector, Entertainment & Culture (1.73%), Broadcasting Services (1.14%), and Semiconductors (2.04%) rose, but Chemicals (0.59%) and Paper & Wood (1.61%) declined.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, only Genexine (1.14%) and CJ ENM (2.26%) rose. Celltrion Healthcare (0.66%), Seegene (0.59%), HLB (4.71%), and Alteogen (3.07%) declined.

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