The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surpassed the 5,400 level during trading hours for the first time in history.
On the 12th, the KOSPI index and other figures are displayed on the status board in the dealing room at Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News
On the 12th, the KOSPI opened at 5,425.39, up 70.90 points (1.32%) from the previous trading day.
By investor type, individual investors are net buying 54.1 billion won. Foreign investors and institutions are net selling 27.9 billion won and 40.0 billion won, respectively.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are on an upward trend. As of 9:14 a.m., Samsung Electronics is trading at 170,700 won, up 2,900 won (1.73%) from the previous day. At the same time, SK Hynix is trading at 880,000 won, up 20,000 won (2.33%).
This is analyzed as a result of the rise in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, with Micron Technology surging 10%.
The KOSDAQ is at 1,122.55, up 7.68 points (0.69%) from the previous day.
Individual investors are net buying 172.9 billion won. Foreign investors and institutions are net selling 131.1 billion won and 18.8 billion won, respectively.
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