In the early trading session, the KOSPI index, which had dropped more than 1%, reduced its losses and recovered the 3,200 level. The KOSDAQ index, which was also declining, rose above the 800 mark.
As of 11:06 a.m. on the 29th, the KOSPI index recorded a rise of 0.63 points (0.02%) to 3,210.15 compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 3,192.17, down 0.54% from the previous day, but soon widened its losses to drop more than 1%.
In the securities market, individuals and foreigners are buying 200.2 billion won and 33.5 billion won, respectively. Institutions are selling 228.7 billion won.
The top 10 stocks by market capitalization in the securities market are showing mixed trends. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are down 0.21% and 0.19%, respectively, while LG Energy Solution is up 1.84%.
Hanwha Aerospace is showing a strong gain of 3.88%, and Samsung Biologics and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are also up 1.12% and 1.61%, respectively. In contrast, Hyundai Motor and Kia are down 1.03% and 0.38%, respectively.
The KOSDAQ index is currently down 0.09 points (0.01%) at 804.41. In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and institutions are selling a net 41.8 billion won and 17.7 billion won, respectively, while individuals are on a net buying spree of 80.6 billion won.
The top 10 stocks by market capitalization in the KOSDAQ also show mixed trends. Peptron has the largest increase at 7.3%, while Sam Chun Dang Pharm and PharmaResearch are up 3.63% and 2.74%, respectively.
On the other hand, ECOPRO BM is down 3.57%, and Ecopro is down 2.7%. ABL Bio (-3.69%) and LigaChem Biosciences (-1.41%), as well as others, are also showing weakness.
Meanwhile, the exchange rate of the won against the U.S. dollar is trading at 1,391.3 won, up 2.2 won from the previous transaction day.