KOSPI Reverses After Hitting All-Time High

The KOSPI, which had reached an all-time high, reversed course and turned downward as it gave up its earlier gains.

On the 14th, when the KOSPI hit an intraday all-time high, the status board in the dealing room of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul displayed the KOSPI and the won/dollar exchange rate. On the same day, Samsung Electronics recorded an operating profit of 12.1 trillion won in the third quarter of this year, reclaiming the 10 trillion won range, and its quarterly sales exceeded 80 trillion won for the first time, setting a new record high. 2025.10.14 Photo by Cho Yongjun

As of 1:18 p.m. on October 14, the KOSPI stood at 3,565.98, down 18.57 points (0.52%) from the previous trading day.

The index opened at 3,604.12, up 0.55% from the previous session. Boosted by Samsung Electronics’ strong third-quarter results, the KOSPI expanded its gains after the market opened, climbing as high as 3,646.77 to set a new all-time high. However, as Samsung Electronics shares turned downward, the index also gave up its gains and shifted into negative territory.

By investor type, institutions recorded a net selling of 330.7 billion won. In contrast, individual investors and foreign investors posted net purchases of 31.6 billion won and 243.3 billion won, respectively.

By sector, medical and precision equipment declined by 2.89%, while machinery and equipment, transportation equipment and parts, telecommunications, and securities also fell by more than 1%. On the other hand, metals rose by 6.15%, and electricity and gas increased by 3.54%.

Among large-cap stocks, Samsung Electronics was trading at 91,200 won, down 2,100 won (2.25%) from the previous session. Hanwha Aerospace and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries were each down more than 3%. Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Celltrion, and Shinhan Financial Group also fell by more than 1%. In contrast, LG Energy Solution gained 6.25%, and Samsung Life Insurance rose 5.92%.

The KOSDAQ stood at 845.81, down 13.68 points (1.59%) from the previous trading day.

By investor type, individuals recorded a net purchase of 195.4 billion won. In contrast, foreign investors and institutions posted net sales of 163.8 billion won and 36.6 billion won, respectively.

By sector, machinery and equipment dropped by 3.15%, while medical and precision instruments, chemicals, distribution, metals, and entertainment and culture all fell by more than 2%. Pharmaceuticals, other manufacturing, non-metallics, and electrical and electronics declined by more than 1%. In contrast, textiles and apparel, paper and wood, and transportation and warehousing posted modest gains.

Among the top market cap stocks, Alteogen was trading at 447,500 won, up 3,500 won (0.79%) from the previous session. Ecopro BM and Ecopro were both up more than 3%. On the other hand, Peptron, PharmaResearch, and Ligachem Bio fell by more than 3%, while Rainbow Robotics, HLB, and ABL Bio declined by more than 2%.