KOSPI Recovers to 3200 Level on Foreign and Institutional Buying [fn Afternoon Market]

[Financial News] The KOSPI index recovered to the 3200 level on the 25th, supported by buying from foreign and institutional investors.
As of 1:45 PM on this day, the KOSPI index is trading at 3203.01, up 1.08% from the previous trading day. This marks the first recovery to the 3200 level in about 10 days since the 14th. The KOSPI has been on a rising trend for three consecutive trading days since the 21st.
In the securities market, foreigners and institutions are net buying 29.4 billion won and 133 billion won worth, respectively. On the other hand, individuals are net selling 227.4 billion won worth.
Major stocks by market capitalization are generally on the rise. In particular, SK Hynix (3.98%), LG Energy Solution (2.86%), Hanwha Aerospace (0.90%), and Hyundai Motor (0.23%) are strong. Conversely, Samsung Electronics (-0.14%) and Samsung Biologics (-0.29%) are showing a decline.
By sector, machinery equipment (3.92%), securities (2.83%), and entertainment and culture (1.75%) are strong. On the other hand, electricity and gas (-1.35%) and non-metal (-0.20%) sectors are declining.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index is trading at 797.95, up 1.97% from the previous session.
In the KOSDAQ market, foreigners and institutions are net buying 250.8 billion won and 57.3 billion won worth, respectively. Meanwhile, individuals are net selling 279.2 billion won worth.

hippo@fnnews.com Kim Chan-mi Reporter