The KOSDAQ index fell more than 1% on the 13th, closing in the 837 range. While large-cap stocks such as Alteogen and EcoPro showed weakness, Jusung Engineering and Rino Industrial closed higher. Seven of the top 10 stocks by market capitalization declined, showing an overall sluggish trend.

■ Index Dipped to the 800 Level Intraday Before Recovering to Close in the 830 Range

The KOSDAQ finished the regular session at 837.03, down 12.16 points (1.43%) from the previous trading day. The index opened at 823.69 and fell to as low as 802.91 during the session, before paring losses and rising to 839.94. After dropping near the 800 level intraday, the index recovered the 830 range to close.

■ Alteogen Falls 3.67%... Biotech Stocks Also Weak

Among the top stocks by market capitalization, Alteogen closed at 223,000 won, down 8,500 won (3.67%) from the previous trading day. EcoPro rose 1,000 won (1.19%) to 85,100 won, while EcoPro BM finished at 113,100 won, down 2,500 won (2.16%).

Biotech stocks were also mostly weak. LegoChem Biosciences fell 7,500 won (1.92%) to 383,500 won, and Samchundang Pharm declined 2,000 won (1.29%) to 152,900 won. HLB also closed down 300 won (0.68%) at 44,100 won. AP Systems finished at 499,000 won, down 12,000 won (2.35%).

■ Jusung Engineering Rises 4.35%... Biggest Gain Among Top 10 by Market Cap

In contrast, Jusung Engineering closed at 264,000 won, up 11,000 won (4.35%), recording the highest gain among the top 10 stocks by market capitalization. Rino Industrial also finished up 2,300 won (2.94%) at 80,400 won. In addition, Wonik IPS rose 600 won (0.46%) to 131,500 won.

[※ This article is intended to convey market trends and is not intended to recommend investment in any specific stock.]