Afternoon KOSPI Rises Over 0.7% Amid Individual Net Buying

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] As individual investors continue their net buying, the KOSPI is showing a rise of over 0.7%.

At 1:59 PM on the 20th, the KOSPI stood at 2,388.49, up 0.74% (17.52 points) from the previous trading day. The index showed a strong rise of over 1.5% in the early session and seemed to maintain its upward momentum, but the increase narrowed as foreign investors turned to net selling. Looking at investment trends, individuals alone bought stocks worth 79.4 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions sold stocks worth 8.7 billion KRW and 100.4 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics and Kia showed a downward trend in the afternoon, falling by 0.16% and 0.49%, respectively. Meanwhile, LG Energy Solution (0.39%), SK Hynix (2%), Samsung Biologics (0.61%), NAVER (1.44%), Hyundai Motor (0.27%), Samsung SDI (2.94%), and LG Chem (3.26%) rose.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was at 791.56, up 1.18% (9.23 points) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 792.94, up 1.36% (10.61 points) from the previous day, and continued its rise of over 1% into the afternoon. Looking at investment trends, institutions alone bought stocks worth 24.7 billion KRW, maintaining a net buying trend. Foreigners and individuals sold stocks worth 6.8 billion KRW and 12.5 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare (0.86%), EcoPro BM (0.09%), L&F (2.81%), HLB (3.82%), Kakao Games (1.77%), Pearl Abyss (0.19%), Celltrion Pharm (2.30%), Seegene (2.74%), and Studio Dragon (5.07%) rose, while Alteogen (-0.45%) returned to a downward trend.

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