KOSDAQ Falls; Ligachem, Caregen Rise

KOSDAQ index fell 0.58% to 1174.31 as foreigners and institutions sold. Ecopro dropped 4.32%, while Ligachem Biosciences surged 7.01% and Caregen jumped 14.11%.

SK Hynix Strengthens Supplier Partnership

SK Hynix President Kwak Noh-jung announced strengthened cooperation with 89 supplier companies at the 2026 Mutual Growth Council meeting, emphasizing partnership to maintain competitiveness in the AI-driven semiconductor industry transformation.

KOSDAQ Surges: Biotech and Telecom Stocks Rally

KOSDAQ index rose 0.7% to 1063.75 driven by retail investors. Pharmaceutical biotech stocks like Alteogen and Samchundang Pharm surged, while optical communication and telecom equipment stocks rallied significantly amid positive market sentiment.