The KOSPI fell sharply on November 28, extending intraday losses and sliding into the 3,950 range. In contrast, the KOSDAQ index climbed on expectations of government measures to revitalize the KOSDAQ market, reclaiming the 900 level.
As of 11:03 a.m., the KOSPI stood at 3,950.13, down 36.78 points (0.92%) from the previous session. The index opened at 3,995.30, up 8.39 points (0.21%), but soon turned lower and continued to deepen its decline.
In the main market, foreign investors expanded their net selling to 809.2 billion won. Meanwhile, retail investors and institutions showed net buying of 572.8 billion won and 240.9 billion won, respectively. Foreign investors also registered net selling of 31.1 billion won in KOSPI200 futures.
Semiconductor stocks were lower, with Samsung Electronics(005930) down 1.74% and SK hynix(000660) down 0.55%.
LG Energy Solution(373220) fell 5.71%, while Samsung Biologics(207940) declined 1.70% and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries(329180) dropped 2.71%.
Automakers such as Hyundai Motor(005380) and Kia(000270) were slightly higher, and KB Financial Group(105560), SK Square(402340), and Korea Electric Power Corp.(015760) also advanced.
By sector, electrical and electronics (-1.99%), distribution (-1.04%), and IT services (-1.08%) declined, while construction (1.18%), medical precision (1.05%), and food & beverages (0.54%) gained.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was up 23.37 points (2.66%) at 903.43. It was the first time in eight sessions, since November 18, that the KOSDAQ reclaimed the 900 level. The index opened 8.69 points (0.99%) higher at 888.75 and continued to build gains.
Investor sentiment appeared to improve following media reports that financial authorities are preparing to announce market-boosting measures for the KOSDAQ.
Most KOSDAQ sectors were higher, including pharmaceuticals (6.12%), medical precision (2.46%), and chemicals (2.32%).
Among major components, Alteogen(196170) rose 1.15%, while EcoPro BM(247540) gained 1.22%, EcoPro(086520) climbed 1.83%, ABL Bio(298380) advanced 4.12%, and Rainbow Robotics(277810) surged 6.78%.
Peptone(087010) and Kolon TissueGene(950160) posted strong double-digit gains, rising 15.75% and 18.43%, respectively.
Meanwhile, Wonik Holdings(030530) fell 0.84%, Eugene Technology(084370) eased 0.38%, and Hana Micron(067310) slipped 0.20%.
The KOSPI fell sharply on November 28, extending intraday losses and sliding into the 3,950 range. In contrast, the KOSDAQ index climbed on expectations of government measures to revitalize the KOSDAQ market, reclaiming the 900 level.
As of 11:03 a.m., the KOSPI stood at 3,950.13, down 36.78 points (0.92%) from the previous session. The index opened at 3,995.30, up 8.39 points (0.21%), but soon turned lower and continued to deepen its decline.
In the main market, foreign investors expanded their net selling to 809.2 billion won. Meanwhile, retail investors and institutions showed net buying of 572.8 billion won and 240.9 billion won, respectively. Foreign investors also registered net selling of 31.1 billion won in KOSPI200 futures.
Semiconductor stocks were lower, with Samsung Electronics(005930) down 1.74% and SK hynix(000660) down 0.55%.
LG Energy Solution(373220) fell 5.71%, while Samsung Biologics(207940) declined 1.70% and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries(329180) dropped 2.71%.
Automakers such as Hyundai Motor(005380) and Kia(000270) were slightly higher, and KB Financial Group(105560), SK Square(402340), and Korea Electric Power Corp.(015760) also advanced.
By sector, electrical and electronics (-1.99%), distribution (-1.04%), and IT services (-1.08%) declined, while construction (1.18%), medical precision (1.05%), and food & beverages (0.54%) gained.
At the same time, the KOSDAQ index was up 23.37 points (2.66%) at 903.43. It was the first time in eight sessions, since November 18, that the KOSDAQ reclaimed the 900 level. The index opened 8.69 points (0.99%) higher at 888.75 and continued to build gains.
Investor sentiment appeared to improve following media reports that financial authorities are preparing to announce market-boosting measures for the KOSDAQ.
Most KOSDAQ sectors were higher, including pharmaceuticals (6.12%), medical precision (2.46%), and chemicals (2.32%).
Among major components, Alteogen(196170) rose 1.15%, while EcoPro BM(247540) gained 1.22%, EcoPro(086520) climbed 1.83%, ABL Bio(298380) advanced 4.12%, and Rainbow Robotics(277810) surged 6.78%.
Peptone(087010) and Kolon TissueGene(950160) posted strong double-digit gains, rising 15.75% and 18.43%, respectively.
Meanwhile, Wonik Holdings(030530) fell 0.84%, Eugene Technology(084370) eased 0.38%, and Hana Micron(067310) slipped 0.20%.