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KOSPI closes at 7,023.87 on September 23, 2026, amid profit-taking near 7,000 level.
On September 23, 2026, the KOSPI index opened 1.94% higher at 7,153.99 but faced profit-taking around the 7,000 level, closing at 7,023.87. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced modest gains, while foreign investors bought approximately 140 billion won in KOSPI shares, and institutions added 700 billion won. Retail investors sold roughly 1 trillion won.
Key points
- Profit-taking near 7,000 level: The KOSPI index opened higher but faced profit-taking around the 7,000 level, closing at 7,023.87.
- Modest gains in major stocks: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced modest gains, with Samsung Electronics holding a 1.9% gain and SK Hynix rising 0.1%.
- Investor activity: Foreign investors bought approximately 140 billion won in KOSPI shares, and institutions added 700 billion won, while retail investors sold roughly 1 trillion won.
Sources
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