KOSPI Closes Slightly Higher on Foreign Net Buying [fn Closing Market]

[Financial News] The KOSPI closed at the 3180 level, supported by foreign net buying.
According to the Korea Exchange on the 3rd, the KOSPI closed at 3184.42, up 12.07p (0.38%) from the previous day. 
In the securities market, foreigners net bought 412.9 billion KRW, while institutions and individuals net sold 365.3 billion KRW and 144.9 billion KRW, respectively.
By sector, metals (2.61%), machinery/equipment (1.63%), and pharmaceuticals (1.32%) were strong, while insurance (-1.45%), non-metals (-0.81%), and IT services (-0.56%) were weak.
Among the top market cap stocks, Doosan Enerbility (3.15%), Samsung C&T (1.67%), and Samsung Biologics (1.30%) showed an upward trend, while Hanwha Ocean (-4.87%), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (-2.14%), and NAVER (-1.33%) showed a downward trend.
On this day, the KOSDAQ closed at 796.81, up 2.81p (0.35%) from the previous day. Foreigners net bought 19.8 billion KRW, while institutions and individuals net sold 8.3 billion KRW and 3.1 billion KRW, respectively.
The securities industry analyzed that external uncertainty factors dampened investor sentiment in a situation without momentum. Ji-won Kim, a researcher at KB Securities, explained, "Policy uncertainty has emerged due to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff ruling," adding, "This could lead to changes in the U.S. administration's fiscal balance roadmap, acting as a burden."   

koreanbae@fnnews.com Bae Hangul Reporter