KOSPI Rises 0.96% Early to Hold 6,900 Mark... KOSDAQ Slightly Lower

Early in the session, the KOSPI remained steadily positive, maintaining its position above the 6,900 mark.

On the 21st, the KOSPI opened at 6,938.34, up 0.64% from the previous session. Employees at the dealing room of Hana Bank Headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul are monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. September 21, 2026. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

As of 9:14 a.m. on September 21, 2026, the KOSPI stood at 6,960.50, up 66.27 points (0.96%) from the previous session.

By investor type, foreigners and institutions recorded net purchases of 189.3 billion won and 21.7 billion won, respectively. In contrast, individual investors posted a net sell of 268.7 billion won.

Across sectors, the market showed mixed trends. Medical precision instruments (+1.74%), electrical and electronics (+1.29%), and distribution (+1.01%) saw gains, while paper & wood products (-1.17%), non-metallic minerals (-1.14%), and construction (-0.90%) declined.

Among the top 20 stocks by market capitalization, more stocks were up than down. SK (+3.85%), Samsung Electronics (+3.45%), and Samsung C&T (+2.14%) climbed, while LG Energy Solution (-2.68%), Samsung SDI (-1.76%), and Kia (-1.48%) recorded losses.

The KOSDAQ fell by 1.70 points (0.21%) to 825.42 compared to the previous session.

By investor group, individuals showed a net purchase of 137.9 billion won, maintaining a buying advantage. On the other hand, foreigners and institutions posted net sales of 95.0 billion won and 36.7 billion won, respectively.

Most sectors on the KOSDAQ declined. Transportation and storage (-1.88%), construction (-1.77%), and non-metallic minerals (-1.27%) dropped, while only six sectors increased, including telecommunications (+2.68%), entertainment & culture (+0.34%), and general services (+0.31%).

Among the top 20 stocks by market capitalization, the KOSDAQ showed a mixed trend. PSK (+3.62%), PSK Holdings (+3.25%), and Peptron (+2.12%) rose, while Ecopro BM (-1.86%), Ecopro (-1.48%), and Jusung Engineering (-1.46%) fell.

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