The dealing room's electronic display at Hana Bank's main branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

On the 16th, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, which was rising due to individual net buying, has turned to a decrease.

At one point in the morning, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index fell to 2494.06, a decrease of 0.4 points from the previous transaction day (2494.46).

As individual buying continued to increase, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, as of 10:29 a.m. on the same day, rose 2.07 points (0.08%) from the previous day to 2496.53.

Currently, the stock most purchased by individuals is Enchem, totaling 65.4 billion won. KB Financial is next at 31.5 billion won, followed by SK Hynix at 30.1 billion won, and Shinhan Financial Group at 29.9 billion won.

At the same time, the Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations index rose 3.38 points (0.49%) from the previous day to 697.11. The Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations index is also being driven by individual investors.

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