KOSPI surpassed 2,480 mark during the day...KOSDAQ recovered to the 710 level

The KOSPI surpassed the 2,480 mark in the first trading day on the 12th, thanks to net purchases by foreigners and institutions.

The KOSPI opened 0.47 percent higher and continued its upward march, crossing the 2,480 mark during the day.

In particular, tech stocks such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are strong ahead of the opening of CES, the world's largest IT and home appliance exhibition in Las Vegas.

The KOSDAQ index also started with a 0.3% increase and has been on the rise, crossing the 710 mark during the day on individual net buying.

In the Seoul foreign exchange market, the won-dollar exchange rate started at 1,470 won and has fluctuated slightly.