Both Markets Open Slightly Lower... KOSPI Holds Above 6,600

by Lee Minwoo

Published 29 Apr.2026 09:37(KST)

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Overnight, major U.S. stock indices closed lower, and on April 29, the domestic stock market also opened slightly weaker. The market is taking a breather after a steep rally, with some investors realizing profits.

On this day, the KOSPI opened at 6,619.00, down 0.33% from the previous day. As of 9:31 a.m., it reversed course and recorded 6,644.72.

By investor type, individuals and institutions made net purchases of 301.7 billion won and 71 billion won, respectively. Foreign investors made net sales of 317.6 billion won.

By sector, the number of declining sectors slightly outnumbered the rising ones. The real estate sector posted the largest drop with a decline of 4.31%, followed by securities (-1.65%), retail (-0.91%), machinery and equipment (-0.85%), and textiles and apparel (-0.65%). In contrast, chemicals (1.62%), transportation equipment and parts (1.07%), and transportation and storage (0.77%) rose.

Among the top 10 companies by market capitalization, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries saw the highest increase at 4.8%. This was followed by SK Square (2.5%), Hanwha Aerospace (2.3%), Doosan Enerbility (0.7%), and SK hynix (0.3%). Samsung Electro-Mechanics (-2.2%), Samsung Electronics (-1.1%), Hyundai Motor (-0.7%), and Samsung Biologics (-0.6%) declined.

The KOSDAQ also started lower at 1,213.28, down 0.19% from the previous day. However, at around 9:31 a.m., it reversed to gains, recording 1,218.043.

In the KOSDAQ market, only foreign investors recorded net purchases, amounting to 105 billion won. Individuals and institutions made net sales of 58.3 billion won and 9.6 billion won, respectively.

Unlike the KOSPI, more sectors on the KOSDAQ posted gains. Non-metallic minerals (1.15%), general services (0.98%), construction (0.84%), entertainment and culture (0.73%), and pharmaceuticals (0.69%) recorded significant increases. In contrast, finance (-2.95%), transportation equipment and parts (-1.86%), and telecommunications (-1.21%) declined.

There was a split in the performance among the top 10 companies by market capitalization. Alteogen (2.9%), Samchundang Pharm (1.5%), and ABL Bio (1.2%) rose, while Ecopro (-1.0%) and Lino Industrial (-0.7%) fell.

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