The KOSPI, which initially fell due to concerns over possible U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, rebounded and recovered the 2960 level.
As Middle East risks increase, the KOSPI is taking a breather ahead of the 3000 mark. On the 18th, the KOSPI index and KRW/USD exchange rate are displayed on the status board in the Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. 2025.6.18 Photo by Jo Yongjun
As of 10:13 a.m. on June 18, the KOSPI stood at 2,962.33, up 12.03 points (0.41%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, foreign investors and institutions recorded net sales of 25.8 billion KRW and 49.2 billion KRW, respectively. In contrast, individual investors recorded net purchases of 80 billion KRW.
By sector, entertainment·culture was up 2.02%, while transportation·warehousing, chemicals, and securities were each rising by more than 1%. On the other hand, insurance, construction, and retail were all down more than 1%.
Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics was trading at 59,100 KRW, up 1,000 KRW (1.72%) from the previous trading day. NAVER was also up 13.32%. In contrast, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries was down 2.41%, and Doosan Enerbility was down 1.68%.
The KOSDAQ was at 779.90, up 4.25 points (0.55%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, individuals and foreign investors recorded net sales of 38.4 billion KRW and 81.4 billion KRW, respectively. In contrast, institutions recorded net purchases of 118.3 billion KRW.
By sector, telecommunications was up 2.02%. Financials and medical·precision sectors were also rising by more than 1%. On the other hand, other manufacturing, metals, and transportation equipment·parts were slightly down.
Among large-cap stocks, Alteogen was trading at 402,500 KRW, up 5,000 KRW (1.26%) from the previous trading day. Hugel jumped 6.61%, while Ecopro BM, PharmaResearch, Classys, and Silicontwo were all up more than 2%. In contrast, ABL Bio was down 2.60%.
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