On the 8th, the KOSPI index finished the regular trading session at 6,625.93, down 177.97 points (2.62%) from the previous trading day. Falling from the prior day's close of 6,803.90 to the 6,600 level, the market recorded a sharp decline.

Among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization, 9 closed lower, with LG Energy Solution the only exception.

■ Large-Cap Semiconductor Stocks Weaken Together… SK Square Plunges 7.27%

Samsung Electronics, a top market-cap stock, closed at 263,000 won, down 5,500 won (2.05%) from the previous trading day. SK Hynix also ended the session at 1,686,000 won, down 37,000 won (2.15%). Samsung Electronics Preferred Shares fell 3,500 won (1.77%) to close at 194,500 won.

SK Square posted the largest decline among the top 10 market-cap stocks, plunging 83,000 won (7.27%) from the previous trading day to 1,059,000 won. Samsung Electro-Mechanics also closed at 1,559,000 won, down 45,000 won (2.81%).

■ Automobile, Financial, Bio, and Insurance Stocks Also Weak

Hyundai Motor fell 11,500 won (3.42%) to close at 324,500 won, while KB Financial Group ended at 163,400 won, down 5,100 won (3.03%).

Samsung Biologics dropped 57,000 won (4.46%) to 1,220,000 won, and Samsung Life Insurance fell 11,000 won (3.91%) to 270,000 won.

■ LG Energy Solution, the Only Gainer Among Top 10 Stocks

In contrast, LG Energy Solution finished trading at 403,000 won, up 12,000 won (3.07%) from the previous trading day, showing a differentiated trend.

■ Key Points to Watch in the Next Trading Session

In the next trading session, the main points to watch are expected to be whether the KOSPI holds the 6,600 support level, the share price movements of large-cap semiconductor stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and whether LG Energy Solution's upward momentum continues.

[※ This article is for investment reference purposes only and is not intended to recommend investment in specific stocks or to suggest buying or selling. The final judgment and responsibility for investments rest with the investor.]