KOSPI, KOSDAQ Open at 5638.20 and 1134.91

The KOSPI index opened at 5638.20, up 232.45 points (4.30%) from the previous trading day, and the KOSDAQ index opened at 1134.91, up 38.02 points (3.47%) on March 24, 2026.

In the KOSDAQ market, buying sentiment flowed, led by small and mid-cap stocks and technology stocks, pushing the index above the 1100 mark. Fund inflows into the stock market continued as external economic indicators such as oil prices and exchange rates remained within stable ranges.

Changes in monetary policy in major countries and the global supply chain situation emerged as factors contributing to market volatility.