On the 2nd in the morning, the KOSPI index continued its upward trend on a buying streak by foreigners and institutions. The KOSDAQ index, which opened lower, also managed to rebound.

Hana Bank dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

As of 11:29 a.m. that day, the KOSPI index was at 3,980.63, up 60.26 points (1.54%) from the previous trading day.

The main board is being led by foreigners and institutions. While foreigners and institutions are net buyers of 477.3 billion won and 431 billion won, respectively, individuals alone are net sellers of 879.1 billion won.

Large-cap stocks on the main board are rising. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as well as Samsung Biologics, Hyundai Motor, KB Financial, Doosan Enerbility, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Kia are gaining.

At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was at 922.83, up 0.45 points (0.05%) from the previous trading day. The KOSDAQ index, which opened lower, succeeded in rebounding during the morning and is showing slight gains.

The KOSDAQ market is being led by individuals and institutions. While individuals and institutions are net buyers of 113.3 billion won and 71 billion won, respectively, foreigners alone are dumping 169.4 billion won worth.

Top market-cap stocks on the KOSDAQ are mixed. While Alteogen, EcoPro BM, LigaChem Biosciences, Kolon TissueGene, and Peptron are falling, EcoPro, ABL Bio, Rainbow Robotics, HLB, and Sam Chun Dang Pharm are rising.

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