KOSPI 200 Sees Mixed Results with Gains in Technology and Chemicals

SEOUL: The KOSPI 200 index exhibited a range of movements as trading closed, with notable gains in technology and chemicals sectors, while some financial and manufacturing stocks recorded declines. The index showcased a varied performance among its constituents, reflecting different market dynamics impacting the South Korean stock market. According to Yonhap News Agency, SamsungF and MIns saw a decrease of 3,000, closing at 353,500. HDKSOE also experienced a downturn, falling by 9,400 to end at 190,500. In contrast, MS IND climbed by 400, reaching 13,340, while YoungoneHoldings advanced by 600 to settle at 92,000. HANWHA SOLUTIONS rose by 1,300, closing at 21,750, and HtlShilla increased by 500 to 43,500. Youngone Corp marked an upward movement, gaining 800 to close at 40,900. KBFinancialGroup experienced a decline, dropping 4,800 to 96,200. FOOSUNG advanced by 310 to 6,170, while Hansae saw a rise of 300, closing at 15,550. SK Innovation surged by 7,000, finishing at 121,400, and POONGSAN fell by 1,400 to 69,500. HD HYUNDAI recorded an increase of 200, reaching 81,000, while Doosan Bobcat edged up by 50 to 37,850. HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED saw a significant rise of 14,500, closing at 268,000, and ORION increased by 1,100 to 97,900. ILJIN HYSOLUS gained 300 to 20,450, and SKCHEM rose by 1,900, ending at 49,250. HYOSUNG TNC advanced by 12,000 to 309,000, and Netmarble increased by 1,500 to 57,500. KRAFTON climbed by 1,000, reaching 345,500, while HD HYUNDAI ELECTRIC fell by 8,500 to 336,500. BGF Retail advanced by 1,200 to 112,000, and HANWHA SYSTEMS saw a minor decline of 170, closing at 18,900. KG Mobility gained 75, ending at 4,915, and LG Corp. rose by 2,400 to 77,800. POSCO FUTURE M saw a substantial increase of 16,000, closing at 243,000, while KAL gained 400 to 23,700. Nongshim advanced by 4,000 to 362,000, and LOTTE Fine Chem increased by 1,000, ending at 46,100. HYUNDAI STEEL edged up by 150 to 25,700, and GS Retail increased by 450 to 20,750. Ottogi gained 3,000, closing at 413,500, while S-1 rose by 1,000 to 63,900. KumhoPetrochem increased by 4,500 to 146,200. HANWHA AEROSPACE saw a decline of 500, closing at 377,500, while Mobis fell by 3,500 to 253,000. Hanwha Ocean decreased by 200, ending at 29,550. LG H and H recorded a gain of 5,500, reaching 351,500, while ShinhanGroup experienced a decline, falling by 2,000 to 56,000.