The KOSPI rebounded above the 2,550 mark, rising more than 1% due to simultaneous net buying by foreign investors and institutions.
As of 9:30 a.m. on April 25, 2025, the KOSPI stood at 2,550.29, up 27.96 points (1.11%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, foreign investors and institutions recorded net purchases of KRW 24.3 billion and KRW 159.7 billion, respectively. In contrast, individual investors recorded net sales of KRW 177.1 billion.
Most sectors are rising, with chemicals, transportation equipment and parts, machinery and equipment, and metals all climbing more than 1%. On the other hand, textiles and apparel, as well as pharmaceuticals, are seeing slight declines.
Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics was trading at KRW 56,200, up KRW 500 (0.9%) from the previous trading day. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean are rising by 6.38% and 5.32%, respectively. In addition, SK Hynix, KB Financial Group, and Shinhan Financial Group are all up more than 2%. In contrast, Hanwha Aerospace is down 1.21%.
The KOSDAQ stood at 730.36, up 4.28 points (0.59%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, individuals and foreign investors recorded net purchases of KRW 11 billion and KRW 6.8 billion, respectively. In contrast, institutions recorded net sales of KRW 15.3 billion.
By sector, paper and wood, electrical and electronics, machinery and equipment, metals, and chemicals are all up more than 1%. In contrast, general services, publishing and media reproduction, and pharmaceuticals are seeing slight declines.
Among large-cap stocks, Alteogen was trading at KRW 379,500, down KRW 9,000 (2.32%) from the previous trading day. In addition, Kolon TissueGene and PharmaResearch are down 4.95% and 1.33%, respectively. On the other hand, Lino Industrial is up more than 10%, while Samchundang Pharm and Ecopro BM are up 2.84% and 1.39%, respectively.
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