KOSPI Surges Over 3% in Early Trading to Surpass 7,000... KOSDAQ Also Nears 2% Gain

Driven by a surge of more than 3% in the early session, the KOSPI has surpassed the 7,000 mark.

As the KOSPI, which showed mixed fluctuations including early market swings, turned to an upward trend, employees at the Hana Bank headquarters dealing room in Jung-gu, Seoul, are monitoring the stock market and exchange rates on the 21st. 2026.7.21 Photo by Cho Yongjun

As of 9:12 a.m. on July 23, the KOSPI stood at 7,021.26, up 223.5 points (3.29%) from the previous session's close.

Foreign investors are showing strong buying momentum. While individuals and institutions have recorded net sales of 187.6 billion won and 129.7 billion won respectively, foreign investors have made net purchases amounting to 327.1 billion won.

Most sectors are in positive territory. Key gainers include electrical and electronics (+4.50%), manufacturing (+3.77%), electric and gas (+2.96%), and IT services (+2.67%). Only four sectors saw declines: entertainment and culture (-1.49%), telecommunications (-0.64%), textiles and apparel (-0.16%), and food, beverages, and tobacco (-0.14%).

The majority of the top 20 stocks by market capitalization are also on the rise. Notable gainers include Samsung Electro-Mechanics (+8.77%), SK hynix (+4.86%), Samsung Electronics (+4.41%), and SK Square (+3.09%). In contrast, four stocks are down: Hyundai Mobis (-0.97%), Shinhan Financial Group (-0.38%), Kia (-0.14%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-0.11%).

The KOSDAQ is also up, rising 14.64 points (1.95%) from the previous session to 765.73.

By investor type, foreigners have net purchased 8.1 billion won, while individuals and institutions have posted net sales of 4.2 billion won and 4.0 billion won, respectively.

By industry, most sectors are trending higher. Major gainers include general services (+2.74%), construction (+2.35%), finance (+2.33%), and medical precision equipment (+2.09%). Four sectors are declining: non-metallics (-0.46%), textiles and apparel (-0.43%), paper and lumber (-0.25%), and publishing and media reproduction (-0.04%).

Among the top 20 stocks by market capitalization, almost all are up as well. Standouts include TES (+4.98%), SimmTech (+4.82%), and PharmaResearch (+4.81%). Only two stocks are declining: Robotis (-4.10%) and Samchundang Pharm (-0.20%).

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