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[Closing Market] KOSPI Settles Above 6,910 on Foreign, Institutional Buying

On Aug. 27, the domestic stock market closed on a positive note, showing a steep upward trend driven by the combined buying momentum of foreign and institutional investors.

  • KOSPI index closed above 6,910, up 1.53% from previous day
  • Foreign and institutional buying drove market gains, especially in semiconductors and IT stocks
  • KRW/USD exchange rate settled at low 1,380 won range, down slightly from previous day

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