On the 9th, the KOSPI index is moving around the 2310 mark due to 'selling pressure' from foreigners and institutions. The KOSDAQ index has also fallen below the 650 mark. This is interpreted as a downturn in investor sentiment ahead of the implementation of the reciprocal tariff by the United States.

On the 9th, the KOSPI, won-dollar exchange rate, and KOSDAQ index are displayed on the dealing room indicator board at Hana Bank's main office in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI starts at 2329.99, down 4.24 points (0.18%) from the previous session. The KOSDAQ index opens at 653.84, down 4.61 points (0.70%), and the won-dollar exchange rate opens at 1484.0 won, up 10.8 won. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency

As of 10:41 a.m. on that day, the KOSPI index recorded a drop of 17.95 points (0.76%) to 2316.55 compared to the previous trading day. The KOSPI index opened at 2329.99, down 4.24 points (0.18%) from the previous close. Individuals have purchased 409.5 billion won, but foreigners and institutions are selling 349.1 billion won and 85.6 billion won, respectively.

Most of the top market capitalization stocks showed 'a blue light.' Samsung Electronics, the leading semiconductor stock, has fallen by 0.19%, and SK hynix has decreased by 1.89%. Samsung Electronics' preferred stock rose by 0.34%. Additionally, Samsung Biologics, Kia, Celltrion, and Hanwha Aerospace are experiencing a decline in stock prices. LG Energy Solution has turned around to rise by 0.98%, and Hyundai Motor is also up by 0.56%.

The KOSDAQ index is trading at 650.54, down 7.91 points (1.20%) compared to the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ index opened at 653.84, down 4.61 points (0.70%) from the previous trading day.

Looking at the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, Alteogen, ECOPRO BM, HLB, Ecopro, HUGEL, Sam Chun Dang Pharm, and CLASSYS are experiencing a decline in stock prices. In contrast, Rainbow Robotics, LigaChem Biosciences, and Kolon TissueGene are seeing their stock prices rise.

As of 10:45 a.m. on that day, the exchange rate of the won to the dollar (won-dollar exchange rate) is trading at 1481.10 won, down 5.40 won from the previous day. The exchange rate started at 1484.0 won, up 10.8 won from the previous day, reaching about 1487.5 won by 9:10 a.m. This is the highest level in over 16 years since surpassing the intraday high of 1486.7 won on Dec. 27 of last year and the 1492.0 won level during the financial crisis on March 16, 2009.