KOSPI Tops 6000 as SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics Surge

On the 14th, the KOSPI index surpassed the 6000 mark during trading hours, but failed to maintain the level at closing. The day's market rally was significantly driven by a sharp rise in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Expectations for follow-up negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stimulated investor sentiment, acting as a catalyst for the KOSPI's ascent. Foreign investors engaged in simultaneous net buying of both spot and futures. On the KOSPI market, foreigners net purchased stocks worth 961.5 billion won, while institutions net purchased 1.5208 trillion won. Retail investors net sold 2.7537 trillion won. Among top market capitalization stocks, semiconductor shares showed strength. SK Hynix closed at 1,103,000 won, up 6.06%, marking its first time surpassing the 1.1 million won level both intra-day and at closing, while Samsung Electronics rose 2.74%.

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1121.88, up 22.04 points (2.00%). On the KOSDAQ market, retail investors bought stocks worth 142.1 billion won, while institutions sold 124 billion won and foreigners sold 40.1 billion won. Among top market capitalization stocks, semiconductor companies showed a notable upward trend. Hyundai Motor rose 2.72% and Kia rose 1.22%. Some defense and bio stocks took a breather, with Hanwha Aerospace falling 0.46% and Samsung Biologics showing weakness, down 0.9%. Major financial and battery-related stocks such as KB Financial (-0.45%) and LG Energy Solution (-0.37%) also experienced minor adjustments.

The KOSDAQ market also closed higher, boosted by active buying from retail investors. Among top market capitalization stocks, HLB surged 7.55%, leading the market. Conversely, semiconductor testing firm Leeno Industrial fell 1.59% amid profit-taking selling pressure.