KOSPI Enters the '2700 Era'... Samsung Electronics Reaches '70,000 Won Level'

The KOSPI surpassed the 2700 mark for the first time in history. On the 4th, the KOSPI opened at 2705.34, up 9.12 points (0.34%) from the previous session. The photo shows the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, that morning. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] For the first time in history, the KOSPI index closed above the 2700 mark, creating a new milestone in the domestic stock market.

On the 4th, the KOSPI closed at 2731.45, up 1.31% (35.23 points) from the previous trading day.

The KOSPI opened at 2705.34, up 0.34% (9.12 points) from the previous day, marking the beginning of the 2700 era. After the opening, the KOSPI continued to rise, reaching as high as 2742.77 during the session.

The '2700' level is unprecedented in the history of the domestic stock market. The KOSPI first surpassed the 2600 mark on the 23rd of last month and crossed the 2700 mark in less than two weeks. During this period, the closing price record was broken eight times over ten trading days.

The market was driven by foreign demand. On this day, foreigners net purchased 766.7 billion KRW in the KOSPI market. In contrast, individuals and institutions net sold 346.7 billion KRW and 410.6 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (2.58%), SK Hynix (3.14%), Samsung Biologics (2.48%), and Celltrion (8.26%) rose. Notably, Samsung Electronics closed at 71,500 KRW, becoming the '70,000 KRW stock.'

The KOSDAQ also rose in tandem. The KOSDAQ closed at 913.76, up 0.68% (6.15 points) from the previous day.

The KOSDAQ opened at 909.99, up 0.26% (2.38 points) from the previous trading day, maintaining steady strength.

In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners net purchased 43.8 billion KRW and 40.3 billion KRW, respectively. Conversely, institutions net sold 59.0 billion KRW.

Among the top market capitalization companies, Celltrion Healthcare (10.15%), Celltrion Pharm (0.68%), Seegene (5.38%), Kakao Games (3.63%), and Genexine (6.03%) rose, while HL Biopharma (0.21%) and Alteogen (1.64%) declined.

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