On the 18th, the KOSPI index is rising above 2620, boosted by buying from foreign investors and institutions. The KOSDAQ index, which started higher, is showing fluctuations.

On the morning of the 18th, the KOSPI, won/dollar exchange rate, and KOSDAQ index are displayed on the status board in the dealing room of Hana Bank's main branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI rises by 16.58 points (0.64%) to 2627.27, and the KOSDAQ index starts at 747.71, up by 4.20 points (0.56%) from the previous trading day. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency
On the morning of the 18th, the KOSPI, won/dollar exchange rate, and KOSDAQ index are displayed on the status board in the dealing room of Hana Bank's main branch in Jung-gu, Seoul. On this day, the KOSPI rises by 16.58 points (0.64%) to 2627.27, and the KOSDAQ index starts at 747.71, up by 4.20 points (0.56%) from the previous trading day. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency

As of 10:32 a.m. on this day, the KOSPI index is up 14.96 points (0.61%) at 2626.55 compared to the previous transaction day. The KOSPI index opened at 2627.27, up 16.58 points (0.64%) from the previous day. While individuals are selling off 489.3 billion won, foreign investors and institutions are buying 384.5 billion won and 117.0 billion won, respectively.

The top market capitalization stocks have shown mixed results. While Samsung Electronics is up 1.22%, SK hynix is down 0.97%. Samsung Electronics' preferred stock is up 2.21%. Additionally, LG Energy Solution, Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, Celltrion, and NAVER are experiencing increases in stock price. In contrast, Kia and others are seeing declines.

The KOSDAQ index is currently trading at 743.78, up 0.27 points (0.04%) from the previous transaction day. It opened the day at 747.71, up 4.20 points (0.56%) from the previous day.

Among the top 10 market capitalization stocks, ECOPRO BM, HLB, Sam Chun Dang Pharm, Kolon TissueGene, and CLASSYS are rising. In contrast, Alteogen, Ecopro, Rainbow Robotics, HUGEL, and LigaChem Biosciences are experiencing declines.

As of 10:35 a.m. on this day, the won-dollar exchange rate stands at 1443.80 won, down 1.20 won from the previous day. (The value of the won has increased.)