The KOSPI and KOSDAQ are showing strong gains in early trading. The KOSPI has recovered above 6,300 points, driven by increases in major semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, while the KOSDAQ has risen to 820.87, aiming to maintain that level.
According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:10 a.m., the KOSPI is trading at 6,361.08, up 102.31 points (1.63%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 6,306.33, up 47.56 points (0.76%), and has since expanded its gains.
Individuals are net buying 194.7 billion won worth of stocks, while foreign investors and institutions are net selling 156.6 billion won and 43.4 billion won, respectively.
Most of the top market capitalization stocks are performing well. Samsung Electronics is up 3.03%, SK Hynix is up 3.23%, SK Square is up 2.88%, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is up 5.63%, Hyundai Motor is up 1.01%, Hanwha Aerospace is up 4.47%, and Samsung Life is up 1.27%. In contrast, LG Energy Solution is down 2.36%, Samsung Biologics is down 1.09%, and KB Financial is down 1.31%.
Notably, the strong performance of major semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix is leading the index's rise. Samsung Electronics has increased by 3.03% to 238,000 won, while SK Hynix has risen by 3.23% to 1,468,000 won. Samsung Electro-Mechanics has surged by over 5%.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ is trading at 815.27, up 16.46 points (2.06%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 807.66, up 8.85 points (1.11%), and has climbed to 820.87 in early trading, attempting to recover above 820.
Individuals are net selling 45.6 billion won worth of stocks, while foreign investors and institutions are net buying 36.8 billion won and 8.2 billion won, respectively.
Most of the top KOSDAQ stocks are also showing upward trends. Alteogen is up 6.72%, EcoPro BM is up 0.28%, Juseong Engineering is up 9.47%, Rino Technology is up 2.74%, HLB is up 2.14%, Wonik IPS is up 7.59%, and Simtech is up 5.82%. Conversely, EcoPro is down 0.06% and Rainbow Robotics is down 0.43%.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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