KOSPI Surges to 3,880s on Semiconductor Rally... Sets Another Record High [fn Morning Report]

[Financial News] The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) once again set a new record high, driven by gains in large-cap semiconductor stocks.
According to the Korea Exchange (KRX), as of 10:45 a.m. on the 21st, KOSPI was trading at 3,886.95, up 72.26 points (1.89%) from the previous day. The index opened at 3,851.01, a 0.95% increase, and touched an intraday high of 3,893.06 (up 2.05%) in early trading.
In the KOSPI Market, foreign investors and institutions were net buyers of 352.3 billion won and 324.8 billion won, respectively, while individuals were net sellers of 607.1 billion won.
By sector, electricity/gas (5.22%), transportation equipment/parts (4.29%), and general services (3.11%) showed strong gains, while food/beverage/tobacco (-1.16%), securities (-0.91%), and textiles/apparel (-0.23%) declined.
Among large-cap stocks, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (7.42%), Hyundai Motor (7.26%), and LG Energy Solution (3.58%) posted gains, while Mirae Asset Securities (-1.78%) and KT&G (-1.22%) declined.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ was trading at 879.45, up 3.68 points (0.42%) from the previous day. Individuals bought a net 200.6 billion won, while foreign investors and institutions sold 164.3 billion won and 6.9 billion won, respectively.


koreanbae@fnnews.com Ba Han-geul Reporter