On the 22nd, the KOSPI index turned upward. Although the New York stock market had fallen the previous day, it surpassed the 2490 level thanks to institutional buying.

On the 22nd, dealers are working in the dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency

As of 11:16 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index recorded 2492.26, up 3.84 points (0.15%) from the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index started at 2481.18, down 0.29%, but gradually reduced its losses, moving toward the 2500 level.

In the securities market, institutions are buying 54.3 billion won. Individuals and foreigners are selling 66.4 billion won and 16.3 billion won, respectively.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization in the securities market show mixed trends. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are down 0.36% and 1.08%, respectively, while LG Energy Solution is also down 0.15%. Samsung Biologics (-0.47%), Hyundai Motor (-0.16%), and Kia (-0.57%) also show weakness. In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace (1.08%), Celltrion (1.02%), and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (2.98%) are performing well.

The KOSDAQ index is currently recording 716.84, up 1.39 points (0.19%) from the previous day. In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and institutions are net buying 28.8 billion won and 4 billion won, respectively, while foreigners are net selling 16.8 billion won.

The top 10 stocks by market capitalization on the KOSDAQ are also showing mixed trends. LigaChem Biosciences is rising nearly 5%, showing the largest increase, while Rainbow Robotics and Alteogen are up 1.06% and 0.26%, respectively. In contrast, PharmaResearch (-1.52%), Peptron (-1.02%), and CLASSYS (-0.32%) are showing weakness.