KOSPI Closes Slightly Lower at 5,800 Level... KOSDAQ Finishes Higher

KOSPI: More Decliners by Sector and Among Top Market Cap Stocks

Amid volatility in the markets, including the ongoing Middle East war, the KOSPI index closed slightly down, while the KOSDAQ index finished higher.

On the 13th, amid the breakdown of peace talks between the United States and Iran, the KOSPI index started the session down 2.08%. The electronic board in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul, displayed the status of the domestic stock market. On the same day, the won-dollar exchange rate began trading at 1,495.4 won, up 12.9 won from the previous trading day, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices surpassed 100 dollars per barrel. April 13, 2026 Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang

On April 13, the KOSPI index closed at 5,808.62, down 50.25 points (0.86%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, institutions and foreigners recorded net sales of 702.2 billion won and 459.7 billion won, respectively. In contrast, individual investors were net buyers, with a net purchase of 750.4 billion won.

By industry, more sectors declined than rose. Electric & gas (-2.58%), textiles & apparel (-2.56%), distribution (-2.55%), transportation & storage (-2.40%), construction (-1.86%), transportation equipment & parts (-1.59%), and pharmaceuticals (-1.33%) fell. On the other hand, paper & wood (+4.19%), medical precision instruments (+1.12%), and food, beverages & tobacco (+0.83%) rose.

Among the top 20 companies by market capitalization, more stocks declined than advanced. Samsung C&T (-4.30%), Hanwha Ocean (-2.67%), LG Energy Solution (-2.55%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-2.53%), Samsung Electronics (-2.43%), and Hyundai Motor (-2.25%) closed lower. In contrast, SK Square (+2.11%), Hanwha Aerospace (+1.53%), SK hynix (+1.27%), and HD Hyundai Electric (+0.80%) ended higher.

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,099.84, up 6.21 points (0.57%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals showed strong buying. Individuals recorded a net purchase of 263.9 billion won, while foreigners and institutions posted net sales of 154.8 billion won and 93.2 billion won, respectively.

By industry, more sectors advanced. Paper & wood (+2.94%), telecommunications (+1.71%), pharmaceuticals (+1.40%), electric & electronics (+1.27%), medical precision instruments (+1.09%), and manufacturing (+1.01%) rose. In contrast, distribution (-2.58%), construction (-1.53%), finance (-1.12%), and textiles & apparel (-0.52%) declined.

Among the top 20 companies by market capitalization, more stocks declined. ISC (-15.92%), Kolon TissueGene (-5.64%), Robotis (-3.67%), Peptron (-2.80%), Alteogen (-2.21%), Ecopro (-1.84%), and ABL Bio (-1.7%) saw their share prices fall. On the other hand, EO Technics (+9.38%), Caregen (+7.48%), Samchundang Pharm (+4.16%), and Pearl Abyss (+3.78%) recorded gains.

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