As President Yoon Suk-yeol's state of emergency and impeachment crisis continue, foreign investors are turning back to ‘lions’, causing the KOSPI index to rise significantly on the 18th. Meanwhile, the KOSDAQ index has reversed downward.
As of 10:36 a.m., the KOSPI index recorded an increase of 20.80 points (0.85%) to 2477.61 compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 2463.06, up 6.25 points (0.25%) from the previous session, and is increasing its upward momentum. Notably, foreign investors are net selling worth 125.1 billion won.
Most of the stocks in the top market capitalization are showing 'red lights.' While Samsung Electronics, a leading player in the semiconductor sector, rose by 1.66%, SK Hynix fell by 0.76%. In addition, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, Celltrion, Kia, Samsung Electronics preferred shares, and KB Financial are increasing in price.
The KOSDAQ index is trading at 692.71, down 1.74 points (0.25%) compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSDAQ index opened at 679.79, up 2.64 points (0.39%) from the previous transaction day.
Looking at the top 10 market capitalization stocks, Alteogen, HLB, Rigachem Bio, and Classys are seeing declines in their prices. Conversely, Ecopro, Eco Pro, Hugel, Rino Industry, Shinseong Delta Tech, and Enchem are experiencing price increases.
As of 10:39 a.m. on the same day, the exchange rate of the Korean won to the U.S. dollar stood at 1437.30 won, down 0.90 won compared to the previous day. (The value of the won has risen.)