"KOSPI Hovering Around 3190 Amid 'Individual and Foreign Investor Buying'... Individual Stock Market"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] The KOSPI index, having surpassed the 3200 mark again after about three months, is hovering around the 3190 level, but the market is somewhat lackluster as it is dominated by individual stocks.

As of 1:56 PM on the 15th, the KOSPI stood at 3195.37, up 0.41% compared to the previous trading day. Individuals and foreigners bought 273.8 billion KRW and 163.3 billion KRW respectively, while institutions alone sold about 463.3 billion KRW.

By sector, steel and metals (2.12%), services (1.99%), and telecommunications (1.99%) are on the rise. Meanwhile, textiles and apparel (-1.81%), distribution (-0.98%), and food and beverages (-0.88%) are declining.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Kakao (8.04%), LG Electronics (4.95%), and POSCO (2.95%) are rising. Conversely, Celltrion (-1.75%), LG Chem (-0.89%), and Hyundai Motor (-0.65%) are falling.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is recording 1011.62, up 0.28%. Individuals are net buyers with 162.4 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions are net sellers with 92.3 billion KRW and 53.2 billion KRW respectively.

By sector, medical/precision instruments (0.98%), paper/wood (0.92%), and entertainment/culture (0.78%) are rising.

Kim Yumi, a researcher at Kiwoom Securities, said, "The domestic stock market is expected to experience a short-term differentiated market by individual stocks."

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