On the 25th, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) recovered its early losses and continued a wait-and-see trend. With the won-dollar exchange rate overnight crossing the psychological support level of 1,400 won, it is seen as lacking additional upside momentum.
As of 12:06 p.m. that day, the KOSPI was at 3,472.63, up 0.49 points (0.01%) from the previous day. In the Korea Exchange's main board, foreigners and institutions turned net buyers during the session, purchasing a net 160 billion won and 110 billion won, respectively. Individuals alone moved to take profits worth 310 billion won.
Large-cap stocks were mixed. NAVER rose more than 6% on reports of a push to acquire Dunamu. Samsung Electronics, LG Energy Solution, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries also traded firm. In contrast, SK hynix, Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, and KB Financial were lower.
At the same time, the Kosdaq index was trading at 856.48, down 4.46 points (0.52%) from the previous session. In the Kosdaq market, individuals alone moved to "buy" about 100 billion won. Foreigners and institutions showed a selling bias of about 50 billion won and 40 won, respectively.
Kosdaq large-cap stocks were also mixed. Rainbow Robotics was up more than 11%. ECOPRO BM and Ecopro were also strong, up about 4% and 2%, respectively. By contrast, Alteogen, Peptron, PharmaResearch, and LigaChem Biosciences were lower.
In the Seoul foreign exchange market, the won-dollar exchange rate was 1,400 won at the same time, down 5 won from the previous session.