LiDAR +4.33%, KOSPI 6,813.34 (+3.56%) at Close
PickStock AI Summary
- As of the 2026-08-13 close, KOSPI 6,813.34 (+3.56%), KOSDAQ 861.37 (+0.29%).
- Relative strength concentrated in LiDAR, foundry, and AI semiconductor, while weak themes included K-content/entertainment, cell and gene therapy, and K-beauty/cosmetics.
- Data used passed freshness checks for index date and theme price cache, and single-day signals should be rechecked with next-day volume and flows.
TL;DR
- KOSPI 6,813.34 (+3.56%)
- KOSDAQ 861.37 (+0.29%)
- Strong themes today: LiDAR, foundry, AI semiconductor
This note summarizes the Korean market close on 2026-08-13, plus a global macro snapshot and strength across 100 investment themes. Use it as a starting point to gauge next session open behavior.
Korea Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 6,813.34 | 234.30 | +3.56% |
| KOSDAQ | 861.37 | 2.46 | +0.29% |
Global Macro Snapshot
| Indicator | Value | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| VIX (Fear Index) | 14.69 | - |
| US 10Y | 4.682% | - |
| Dollar Index (DXY) | 99.96 | - |
| KRW/USD | ₩1,422.77 | - |
| S&P 500 | 7,748.50 | - |
| Nasdaq | 26,588.49 | - |
| WTI Crude | $81.80 | - |
| Gold | $4,435.00 | - |
| Bitcoin | $63,706 | - |
Top 3 Strong Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Move | Up/Down | Representative Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LiDAR | +4.33% | 8/2 | MicroVision (MVIS) +27.75% |
| 2 | Foundry | +4.06% | 11/0 | SK hynix (000660) +5.92% |
| 3 | AI Semiconductor | +3.84% | 13/1 | Samsung Electro-Mechanics (009150) +12.58% |
Key takeaway. Capital clearly rotated into LiDAR, foundry, and AI semiconductor. LiDAR led with an average gain of +4.33%, and MicroVision (MVIS) jumped +27.75%. Foundry strength was led by SK hynix (000660).
Bottom 3 Weak Themes Today
| Rank | Theme | Avg Move | Up/Down | Representative Laggard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K-content/Entertainment | -2.49% | 2/13 | JYP Entertainment (035900) -11.20% |
| 2 | Cell, Gene Therapy | -2.01% | 7/8 | Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. (OBX) -14.89% |
| 3 | K-beauty/Cosmetics | -1.86% | 1/13 | Able C&C (MISSHA) (078520) -10.13% |
K-content and K-beauty showed clear weakness, and cell and gene therapy names also saw concentrated declines.
How to View the Next Trading Day
- The top 3 themes averaged +4.08%, indicating a clear money flow into these sectors.
- Single-day signals require confirmation with trends over 5 trading days and macro changes.
Do not base trading decisions on a single trading day. Combine with trends over 5 trading days or more and changes in macro conditions.
Further Reading
- Weekly reports and insights: PickStock Insights
- How to use macro indicators: Three Indicators to Gauge Market Temperature
- Theme maps and related stocks: PickStock Theme Explorer
Report date: 2026-08-13. Data sources: Naver Finance, Yahoo Finance, CNN Fear & Greed. Generated after checking for price outliers and index date. This is information only and not investment advice or solicitation.
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