KOSPI Maintains Uptrend Amid Individual and Institutional Buying Pressure

Celltrion Trio Rises Over 4%

[Asia Economy Reporter Minji Lee] The KOSPI is showing an upward trend as individuals and institutions are buying.

At 1:20 PM on the 25th, the KOSPI stood at 2287.02, up 0.63% (14.32 points) from the previous session. The KOSPI opened at 2295.19, up 0.99% from the previous session, then briefly turned downward, but is maintaining its upward momentum due to buying by individuals and institutions.

By market participants, institutions net purchased stocks worth 26.2 billion KRW in the KOSPI market, and individuals bought stocks worth 22.4 billion KRW. Foreigners alone sold stocks worth 29.4 billion KRW in the market.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics traded at 57,800 KRW, the same as the previous day. Naver (0.17%), LG Chem (1.47%), Celltrion (5.20%), and Samsung SDI (1.46%) rose.

On the other hand, SK Hynix and Hyundai Motor fell 1.30% and 0.58%, respectively, compared to the previous session.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index stood at 818.04, up 1.37% (11.09 points) from the previous session. The index started at 817.95, up 1.36% from the previous session, and is maintaining its upward trend.

By market participants, foreigners alone are buying stocks worth 58.3 billion KRW in the KOSDAQ market. Individuals and institutions are selling stocks worth 10.5 billion KRW and 28.7 billion KRW, respectively.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Celltrion Healthcare and Celltrion Pharm rose 4.58% and 4.03%, respectively. HL Biopharma (0.20%) and Alteogen (4.43%) also rose.

On the other hand, Seegene and Kakao Games fell 1.45% and 0.78%, respectively, compared to the previous session, with Kakao Games dropping to 6th in market capitalization.