On the 2nd, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices started lower influenced by the decline in the US stock market. Dealers are working in the Hana Bank dealing room in Euljiro, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 2nd, the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices started lower influenced by the decline in the US stock market. Dealers are working in the Hana Bank dealing room in Euljiro, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] AMS Bio's PCR diagnostic kit, which can detect all COVID-19 variants including Omicron, has led to a strong rise in the stock price of its largest shareholder, BioSmart, on the 2nd.


As of 10:08 AM on the same day, BioSmart's stock was trading at 6,190 KRW, up 22.09% compared to the previous trading day.


AMS Bio announced that its PCR diagnostic kit can detect all COVID-19 variants including Omicron. This product is currently being sold domestically and exported.



Meanwhile, BioSmart is a company that began manufacturing and supplying the first MS CARD in Korea in 1983. It holds a 76% stake in AMS Bio.


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