South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index pared earlier gains late Thursday morning as selling pressure from individual investors weighed on the market.
Despite the broader weakness, institutional and foreign buyers moved to accumulate bargain-priced semiconductor stocks following a recent sharp sell-off in the technology sector.
The divergent trading behavior highlights a shift in market sentiment.
While retail traders continue to exit positions, likely taking profits or cutting losses after the recent volatility, larger players are viewing the dip as an entry point.
This dynamic has created a tug-of-war in the session, preventing a decisive directional move despite the underlying interest in tech valuations.
This session follows a period of heightened volatility for South Korean equities.