Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index seesawed as it closed with a mix of gains and losses across various companies. Among the notable movements, Samsung Biologics saw an increase, while companies like Krafton and HYBE experienced downturns.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Biologics registered a closing price of 1,120,000, marking an upward movement of 4,000. Meanwhile, HD Hyundai and HD Hyundai Electric also experienced positive shifts, increasing by 3,000 and 9,500, respectively. SeAH Steel Holdings and Hanwha Aerospace reported significant gains, closing up by 18,500 and 107,000.
On the downside, Krafton's shares fell by 9,500, closing at 334,000. HYBE experienced a decline, with its stock price dropping by 6,500, ending at 251,000. Other companies facing notable declines included COSMAX, HYOSUNG TNC, and Doosan, with price decreases of 5,200, 5,500, and 3,500, respectively.
Several companies, including Hanwha Ocean and Daesang, showed upward movement, with increases of 10,800 and 1,250 in their closing prices. However, stocks like Kumyang and DL E and C saw a downturn, with Kumyang's price dropping by 4,730 and DL E and C increasing slightly by 650.
These fluctuations in the KOSPI 200 reflect varying performances across different sectors, with some companies experiencing growth while others faced reductions in their stock values.