KOSPI Continues Rally, Surges Over 2% to Hit Record High of 3,938
by Lee Minwoo
Published 24 Oct.2025 14:05(KST)
Updated 24 Oct.2025 14:10(KST)
Foreign and Institutional Investors Drive Up Index
Institutions Alone Net Buy Over 1 Trillion Won
SK Hynix Hits Record High at 510,000 Won
On October 24, the KOSPI surged more than 2% during intraday trading, repeatedly hitting new record highs. Strong buying momentum from foreign investors and institutional investors is driving the index upward.
As of 1:56 p.m. on this day, the KOSPI stood at 3,934.88. At 1:43 p.m., it reached an all-time high of 3,938.32. The bullish trend that began with the index breaking through the 3,900 mark early in the session has continued.
Foreign investors, who had shown selling pressure early in the session, turned to net buyers and, together with institutional investors, pushed the index higher. They recorded net purchases of 328.5 billion won and 1.0643 trillion won, respectively. This is the first time since September 10 that institutional investors have recorded net purchases exceeding 1 trillion won. Individual investors, on the other hand, net sold 1.3877 trillion won, engaging in profit-taking.
The domestic stock market is also benefiting from positive sentiment after the U.S. stock market rebounded overnight, led by semiconductor stocks.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the top two companies by market capitalization in Korea, are both showing strong gains. SK Hynix set a new record high, rising 6.58% from the previous day to 510,000 won. Samsung Electronics also climbed 2.59% from the previous day to 99,000 won.
Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index is also showing strength. As of 2:00 p.m., it stood at 883.70, up 1.34% from the previous day.
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