KOSPI Slightly Weak Near 6,900 Early in Session... KOSDAQ Holds Above 900

The KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices are showing slightly weak trends.

On the 29th, employees at the dealing room of Hana Bank’s headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul, were monitoring the stock market and exchange rates. That day, the KOSPI index opened at 6,844.41, down 45.33 points (0.66%) from the previous session, while the KOSDAQ started at 843.87, down 2.71 points (0.32%). September 29, 2026. Photo by Jo Yongjun

As of 9:11 a.m. on October 7, the KOSPI stood at 6,901.35, down 40.04 points (0.58%) from the previous session.

By investor type, individual investors made a net purchase of 408.6 billion won, while foreign investors and institutional investors each recorded net sales of 378.6 billion won and 53.4 billion won, respectively.

By industry, the market displayed a mixed trend. Stock prices declined in metals (-2.04%), transportation equipment parts (-1.34%), and real estate (-0.71%), while stocks in medical precision instruments (+2.25%), entertainment and culture (+2.13%), and food, beverage, and tobacco (+0.73%) saw increases.

Looking at the top 20 KOSPI stocks by market capitalization, the majority of share prices declined. Four stocks, including Doosan Enerbility (+1.53%), Samsung Electronics (+1.10%), and KB Financial Group (+0.42%), rose, while 16 stocks, including LG Electronics (-3.01%), LG Energy Solution (-2.44%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-2.25%), declined.

The KOSDAQ stood at 916.87, down 3.05 points (0.33%).

By investor type, individuals made a net purchase of 28.9 billion won, but foreigners and institutions recorded net sales of 22.3 billion won and 3.1 billion won, respectively.

By industry, declines outnumbered gains. Stock prices fell in non-metallics (-1.72%), machinery and equipment (-1.59%), and transportation and storage (-1.12%), while entertainment & culture (+2.38%), pharmaceuticals (+1.64%), and general services (+0.63%) rose.

For the top 20 KOSDAQ stocks by market capitalization, most share prices declined. Four stocks, including Samchundang Pharm (+2.90%), Alteogen (+0.96%), and HLB (+0.21%), gained, while 16 stocks, such as Simmtech (-4.40%), TSE (-4.31%), and Hana Micron (-3.79%), declined.

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