Domestic auto-related stocks showed mixed movements on the 2nd, with divergent trends by individual stock during the trading session. On this day, both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ fell in tandem, affected by weakness in U.S. semiconductor stocks and large-cap stocks by market capitalization such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. However, the auto sector showed relatively stable trends, with buying interest continuing in individual stocks, centered on finished vehicles and auto parts.

• As of this afternoon, the movements of major automaker stocks are as follows:
• Kia: Continued its upward trend, trading at 144,900 won, up 3,400 won (2.40%) from the previous trading day.
• Hyundai Motor: 487,500 won, Hyundai Mobis: 494,000 won — each maintained the same level as the previous day, showing a flat trend.

Auto parts stocks also recorded mixed performance. HL Mando showed strength, rising 1,100 won (2.29%) to 49,200 won, while Hyundai Wia fell 400 won (0.62%) to 64,100 won and Hanon Systems traded down 5 won (0.13%) at 3,780 won.

The market views the expansion of the global eco-friendly vehicle market, the transition to electrification, and the advancement of autonomous driving technology as medium- to long-term growth drivers for the auto industry. In particular, the expansion of electric vehicle and hybrid sales by Hyundai Motor and Kia, along with Hyundai Mobis's strengthening competitiveness in core future vehicle components, are cited as factors drawing sustained interest.

The securities industry projected that future global economic conditions, exchange rates, and auto sales performance will be the key variables determining the stock price trends of auto stocks.

[※ This article was written with the assistance of AI. This article is not an investment recommendation, and the final decision and responsibility for investments lie with the investor.]