On the morning of the 24th, the domestic stock market opened with a strong rebound. The KOSPI, which had undergone a correction the previous day, surged on joint buying by individual and institutional investors, rapidly improving investor sentiment.

KOSPI Surges Over 3%... Recovers 8,500 Level

According to the Korea Exchange, as of 9:05 a.m. on this day, the KOSPI is trading at 8,497.09, up 293.25 points (3.57%) from the previous trading day. As large-cap stocks by market capitalization broadly show strength, the KOSPI 200 Index stands at 1,374.59, up 52.89 points (4.00%). The KOSDAQ Index is also trading at 900.06, up 31.44 points (3.62%).

Among all listed stocks, 390 advanced while 460 declined.

Supply and Demand: Dual Net Buying by Individuals and Institutions vs. Foreign Selling

In terms of supply and demand, individuals net purchased 721.7 billion won and institutions net purchased 198.9 billion won, driving the index higher. Meanwhile, foreigners net sold 561.9 billion won worth of shares, showing a contrasting trend.

Investor sentiment is also improving in the futures market. The KOSPI 200 futures are currently at 1,381.10, up 40.70 points (3.04%).

Semiconductor, Secondary Battery, and AI Stocks Lead the Rally

The market analyzes that despite the recent correction in U.S. tech stocks and expanding volatility in global financial markets, the index is rebounding as bargain-hunting flows into stocks that suffered steep declines the previous day. In particular, semiconductor, secondary battery, robotics, and AI-related stocks are leading the strength early in the session.

However, with foreign selling continuing, future changes in supply and demand as well as the direction of the U.S. stock market are cited as key variables that will determine whether additional gains are sustained. Currently, the market is showing a trend of recovering risk appetite, supported by the buying dominance of individuals and institutions.

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