Kospi rose 0.03% on Oct 6, 2026, buoyed by Wall Street, per viva100.com

Opening trading at 7005.95 on October 6, 2026, the Kospi index rose 2.21 points or 0.03% in early morning dealing, buoyed by overnight gains on Wall Street, according to viva100.com. Foreign investors net-sold approximately 1349억원을, while retail and institutional buyers stepped in with net purchases of 825억원 and 227억원 respectively.

New York Index Gains Lift Seoul Equities

The domestic market’s opening posture followed broad gains across major New York indices. viva100.com reported that the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.05%, the S&P 500 gained 0.66%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 0.18% overnight. This overseas momentum provided the primary lift for Seoul equities during early trading hours, even as cross-border capital flows showed distinct selling pressure from foreign desks.

Divergence Among Large-Cap Technology Giants

Market heavyweights displayed mixed trajectories as trading commenced. viva100.com noted that Samsung Electronics inched up 250 won, or 0.09%, to trade at 276,250 won in early action. Conversely, SK Hynix moved lower, shedding 21,000 won or 1.14% down to 1,820,000 won.

Kosdaq Gains Led by Biotechnology and Secondary Batteries

The secondary Kosdaq index outperformed the main board in early movement. viva100.com recorded the Kosdaq at 909.02, up 15.73 points or 1.76% from the prior close, nearing the 910 threshold. Foreigners and institutions posted net purchases of 265억원 and 54억원 on the Kosdaq, whereas retail participants net-sold 297억원. Leading Kosdaq names saw upward movement, with Alteon climbing 4,500 won or 1.73% to 264,000 won, and EcoPro rising 2,200 won or 2.47% to 91,100 won.

Foreign Exchange Movement in the Seoul Market

Currency trading in the Seoul foreign exchange market reflected a weaker won against the greenback at the opening bell. viva100.com stated that the won-dollar exchange rate stood at 1,345.5 won at 9:00 AM, marking a 3.00 won increase compared to the previous session’s close.