KOSPI fell during trading, down 4% to 7100the level.

KOSPI2026 year 5 month 19 day, widened its losses during trading. The index opened down 1.2%. In early trading, it traded below the 7400 level.

Losses deepened during trading. KOSPI was down by around 3%, falling below the 7300 level. The decline later widened to 4%, and the index retreated to the 7100 level.

The sharp fall in U.S. technology stocks was cited as a factor behind the decline. In the domestic market, foreign and institutional investors were net sellers. Selling was concentrated in large-cap KOSPI stocks.

Other news also emerged on corporate earnings. For KOSPI-listed companies,1quarterly operating profit, excluding Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, was up year on year by44%, according to the data. The figures showed an improvement in earnings excluding major semiconductor stocks.

The valuation of the National Pension Service’s overseas stock holdings also declined. In the wake of the war in the Middle East,1the valuation of its U.S. stocks in the quarter5trillion won lower. The decline reflected fluctuations in overseas stock markets.

Domestic stock market news that day included both a fall in the index and improved earnings. During trading, the KOSPI7100fell to the level,1while quarterly earnings indicators increased even excluding major semiconductor stocks. A decline in the valuation of the National Pension Service’s U.S. stocks was also confirmed that day.