KOSPI and KOSDAQ Fall Over 3% in Early Trading

The domestic stock market is experiencing a broad decline. Both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ fell by more than 3% in early trading.

On the 27th, the KOSPI index opened at 6996.12, up 187.91 points from the previous trading day. The current status of the domestic stock market is displayed on the electronic board in the dealing room at the headquarters of Hana Bank in Jung-gu, Seoul. August 27, 2026. Photo by Jinhyung Kang

As of 9:08 a.m. on August 31, the KOSPI stood at 6,557.89, down 230.9 points (3.40%) from the previous session.

By investor type, selling by foreign investors and institutions was notable. Foreign investors recorded a net sell of 197.5 billion won, and institutions followed with a net sell of 83 billion won. Individuals, on the other hand, posted a net buy of 250.8 billion won.

All industry sectors declined, with machinery and equipment down 4.90%, construction down 4.36%, and medical precision equipment down 4.11%.

Among the top 20 stocks by market capitalization, only four stocks—KB Financial Group (+0.99%), Samsung SDI (+0.53%), Shinhan Financial Group (+0.27%), and LG Energy Solution (+0.14%)—rose, while the remainder declined. Doosan Enerbility (-5.44%), Samsung Electro-Mechanics (-5.07%), and SK Square (-4.38%) saw the sharpest drops.

The KOSDAQ dropped by 30.76 points (3.67%) from the previous session, closing at 807.65.

By investor type, individuals posted a net buy of 44.1 billion won, but foreign investors and institutions recorded net sells of 34 billion won and 10.5 billion won, respectively.

Stocks across all sectors fell, including general services (-5.14%), machinery and equipment (-4.35%), and electrical and electronics (-3.73%).

All of the top 20 stocks by market capitalization also declined, with the largest drops seen in ABL Bio (-7.02%), Legochem Bio (-6.63%), and Alteogen (-6.41%).

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