[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the afternoon of the 23rd, the KOSPI index showed an upward trend thanks to net buying by foreigners and institutions.
As of 2:15 PM that day, the KOSPI recorded 2364.83, up 9.78 points (0.42%) from the previous session.
In the KOSPI market, individuals were net sellers of 207.4 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions were net buyers of 66.3 billion KRW and 135.9 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, Paper & Wood (1.06%) and Steel & Metals (2.89%) rose, while Food & Beverages (1.29%) and Electric & Gas Utilities (0.97%) declined.
Among the top market capitalization companies, Samsung Electronics (0.17%), SK Hynix (1.56%), LG Chem (1.41%), and Hyundai Motor (2.77%) rose, while NAVER (1.54%) and Samsung Biologics (1.41%) fell.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was 810.28, down 2.42 points (0.3%) from the previous trading day.
In the KOSDAQ market, individuals and foreigners were net buyers of 90 billion KRW and 24.9 billion KRW, respectively, while institutions were net sellers of 107.2 billion KRW.
By sector, Information Devices (0.93%) and Computer Services (0.23%) rose, while Software (1.03%) and Telecommunications Equipment (1.27%) declined.
Among the top market cap stocks, Alteogen (2.95%), Genexine (3.33%), and Hugel (1.86%) rose, but Celltrion Healthcare (1.77%), Seegene (2.46%), and HLB (2.43%) fell.
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