KOSPI Falls to 2460 Level Amid Foreign Selling... KOSDAQ Down 1%

The KOSPI slipped to the 2460 level due to foreign selling. The KOSDAQ is down nearly 1%.

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As of 9:45 a.m. on the 13th, the KOSPI recorded 2465.21, down 17.36 points (0.70%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreigners are net sellers with 203.6 billion KRW. On the other hand, individuals and institutions are net buyers with 189.9 billion KRW and 6.8 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, transportation and warehousing rose 1.19%. Meanwhile, chemicals, electrical and electronics fell more than 1%. Other sectors such as transportation equipment, manufacturing, construction, and electric and gas utilities are in slightly negative territory.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Samsung Electronics is trading at 52,100 KRW, down 900 KRW (1.70%) from the previous trading day. LG Energy Solution also fell 2.46%. Additionally, Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, and Kia are down more than 1%. Conversely, SK Hynix rose 1.51%, and Korea Zinc increased more than 3%.

The KOSDAQ recorded 703.70, down 6.82 points (0.96%).

By investor type, foreigners are net buyers with 6.2 billion KRW. Meanwhile, individuals and institutions are net sellers with 2.3 billion KRW and 1.5 billion KRW, respectively.

By sector, entertainment and culture jumped 1.39%. Conversely, other services, pharmaceuticals, and construction fell more than 1%. Manufacturing and metals are slightly down.

Among the top market capitalization stocks, Alteogen traded at 429,000 KRW, down 10,500 KRW (2.39%) from the previous trading day. Rigachem Bio plunged 5.13%. Enchem and Samchundang Pharmaceutical also fell more than 4%. On the other hand, HPSP rose 2.99%, and HLB and Celltrion Pharm are in slightly positive territory.