Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index experienced varied shifts, with several major companies witnessing significant drops in their stock prices. Notably, LG Innotek closed at 395,000, marking a decrease of 11,500, while Korea Zinc saw a reduction of 22,000, closing at 891,000. Lotte Chemical Corp also faced a downturn, ending at 50,200, down by 2,200.
According to Yonhap News Agency, other prominent companies such as HMM and Samsung Heavy Industries experienced declines, with HMM closing at 22,650, a decrease of 750, and Samsung Heavy Industries at 17,320, down by 360. KEPCO's shares fell by 50 to close at 28,800, and Samsung Securities dropped 1,900 to end at 77,500.
On the other hand, some companies saw slight increases. Hyundai WIA rose by 50, closing at 49,700, while Samsung SDS experienced a notable rise of 5,500, reaching 207,000. Hanwha M and S also increased by 290, closing at 7,730, and DongSuH saw an uptick of 350, ending at 27,750.
Overall, the mixed movements in the KOSPI 200 reflect a day of fluctuations in the market, with gains in some sectors offset by declines in others.