KOSPI Continues Uptrend.. Samsung Electronics Up 1.52%

[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] On the morning of the 14th, the KOSPI showed an upward trend. While foreign investors and institutions continued net selling, individual investors appeared to be supporting the stock market's rise.

As of 10:39 a.m. that day, the KOSPI was up 0.71% (22.07 points) at 3,144.18. Individual investors showed a net buying intention of 388.8 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions were net sellers of 263.7 billion KRW and 120.8 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, the medical precision industry showed an increase of over 2%. Mirae Industry, KC Tech, DI, and Woojin were recording gains of more than 3%. Sectors such as electrical and electronics and pharmaceuticals showed increases of around 1%.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics showed an upward trend for the first time in four days since the 10th. At this time, Samsung Electronics was up 1.53% at 79,700 KRW. SK Hynix was also up 1.28% at 119,000 KRW. Samsung Biologics and Samsung SDI showed increases of 3% and 2.49%, respectively.

The KOSDAQ also rose 1.16% (3.10 points) to 962.82. While foreigners and institutions were net sellers of 9.6 billion KRW and 55 billion KRW, respectively, individuals were net buyers of 61.1 billion KRW.

By sector, paper and wood recorded gains of over 3%. Computer services, semiconductors, and telecommunication services showed increases of around 2%. Construction, chemicals, entertainment, medical precision, electrical and electronics, and IT components also showed gains of around 1%.

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