South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index closed lower on Monday, extending a period of weakness driven by sustained selling from overseas investors.
The decline underscores persistent risk-off sentiment among foreign capital, which has been a dominant force in recent trading sessions.
The index fell 0.46% in the session, adding to losses seen in previous days.
Market participants are now focused on the upcoming second-quarter earnings season, which could provide a catalyst for sentiment stabilization or further volatility depending on corporate guidance.
The index fell 0.46% in the session, adding to losses seen in previous days.
Foreign investors have been net sellers in Korean equities for several consecutive sessions, reflecting broader caution in emerging markets and specific concerns regarding the Korean won and domestic economic outlook.
This outflow has put pressure on large-cap exporters and technology stocks, which typically attract significant foreign interest.