KOSPI Surpasses 8400 for the First Time; Samsung Electronics, Hynix Lead Gains

The KOSPI index, representing the overall trend of the Korean stock market, surpassed the 8400 level for the first time during trading on the 27th, setting an all-time record. The KOSPI closed the day at 8228.70, up 2.25% from the previous day, also marking a record high on a closing basis.

Samsung Electronics shares closed at 307,000 won, and SK Hynix shares closed at 2,243,000 won.

Individual investors were net buyers of 403.9 billion won in the KOSPI market. Institutional investors were net buyers of 189.9 billion won.

The KOSDAQ index closed at 1,133.13, down 39.39 points (3.36%) from the previous trading day.

The won-dollar exchange rate closed at 1501.2 won, down 3.1 won from the previous trading day.