KOSPI Maintains 2800 Level into Afternoon... KOSDAQ Reverses to Decline

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] On the morning of the 28th, the KOSPI broke through the 2830 level during trading hours, setting a new all-time high, and continued to maintain the 2800 level in the afternoon, sustaining its rise. The KOSDAQ index reversed to a decline.

As of 2 PM on the same day, the KOSPI recorded 2817.11, up 0.33% compared to the previous trading day. It reached an all-time high of 2834.59 during the morning session but gave up some of the gains while still maintaining the 2800 level.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics (1.54%) and Hyundai Motor (2.41%) rose, while SK Hynix (-0.85%), LG Chem (-0.12%), and Samsung Biologics (-0.25%) declined.

By investor type, individuals and foreigners sold stocks worth 135.2 billion KRW and 184 billion KRW respectively, while institutions net bought stocks worth 326.3 billion KRW.

The KOSDAQ index recorded 927.26, down 0.15% from the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ index rose 0.98% to 937.76 during the session but gave up the gains and turned to a decline in the afternoon.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare (-2.68%), Seegene (-4.10%), and HL Biopharma (-0.90%) declined, while Celltrion Pharm (3.17%), Alteogen (0.06%), and SK Materials (4.62%) rose.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions bought stocks worth 87.8 billion KRW and 239.9 billion KRW respectively, while individuals net sold stocks worth 296 billion KRW.

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