KOSPI Falls Below 3200 Again as Foreign Investors Step Up Net Selling

The KOSPI, which had recovered the 3200 mark in early trading, reversed course and turned downward as foreign investors increased their net selling, giving up its earlier gains.

On the 29th, the KOSPI index opened at 3208.80, up 12.48 points from the previous trading day. Dealers are seen working in the dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. On the same day, the won-dollar exchange rate started trading at 1385 won, down 2.6 won from the previous day. 2025.8.29 Photo by Kang Jinhyung

As of 10:10 a.m. on August 29, the KOSPI stood at 3190.06, down 6.26 points (0.20%) from the previous trading day.

The index started the day at 3208.80, up 0.39% from the previous session. It expanded its gains to reach as high as 3212.69, but turned downward as foreign investors intensified their net selling.

By investor type, foreign investors recorded a net selling of 129.6 billion won, while individuals and institutions each posted net selling of 65.9 billion won and 57 billion won, respectively.

By sector, electricity and gas declined by 1.28%. Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and non-metallic minerals were also on a downward trend. In contrast, transportation and warehousing rose by 1.46%, and transportation equipment and parts also showed a slight increase.

Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics was trading at 69,950 won, up 350 won (0.50%) from the previous session. Meanwhile, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries was down 1.39%. LG Energy Solution fell by 2.47%, while Doosan Enerbility, Celltrion, Naver, and Shinhan Financial Group each dropped by more than 1%.

The KOSDAQ was at 796.56, down 1.87 points (0.23%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, foreign investors recorded a net selling of 38.9 billion won, while individuals and institutions posted net buying of 26.7 billion won and 17.8 billion won, respectively.

By sector, finance, construction, and paper and wood products each declined by more than 1%. On the other hand, general services rose by 1.14%.

Among leading stocks by market capitalization, Alteogen was trading at 430,500 won, up 12,500 won (2.99%) from the previous session. In contrast, Ecopro BM fell by 4.03%, while Ecopro and ABL Bio were down by 3.05% and 2.32%, respectively.