KOSDAQ recovers 800-point mark in one day, up 3%

South Korea's KOSDAQ stock market index regained the 800-point level on July 9, 2026, marking a swift recovery after dipping below the threshold the previous day. The index opened with gains and continued its upward trajectory throughout the morning trading session.

By 9:38 AM, the KOSDAQ index had risen 1.98% to 800.55. Shortly after, by 9:45 AM, it further extended its gains, trading at 808 points with a 2.95% increase. This rebound signifies a quick return to a key psychological level for investors.

Institutional investors were the primary drivers of this market recovery, making net purchases worth around 60 billion won. In contrast, foreign and individual investors engaged in net selling, offloading stocks valued at approximately 30 billion won and 20 billion won, respectively.

Several leading KOSDAQ stocks saw significant gains. ALTEOZGEN, the market's top-tier stock, experienced a more than 1% increase. Other notable performers included JUHSEUNG ENGINEERING, up over 6%, and RIGENCEMBIO, SAMCHUNDANG PHARM, RAINBOW ROBOTICS, and KOLON TISSUEGEN, all rising by more than 4%. ECOPRO, LECONE INDUSTRIAL, ABL BIO, and ECOPRO BM were up by over 3%, while WONIK IPS and HLB saw gains of more than 2%.