Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index closed with a notable downturn as the majority of stocks ended in the red. The market witnessed significant declines across various sectors, with companies such as LIG Nex1, HD Hyundai Electric, and Doosan experiencing substantial losses.
According to Yonhap News Agency, LIG Nex1 recorded one of the largest declines, with its stock price dropping by 16,000 to close at 398,000. HD Hyundai Electric also faced a steep decline, losing 16,000 to end at 764,000. Doosan saw a significant drop of 24,000, closing at 787,000.
Other companies experiencing notable declines included HD Hyundai, which fell by 4,300 to 188,500, and KRAFTON, which decreased by 5,500 to 242,500. Meanwhile, Samsung Biologics and SK hynix bucked the trend with positive performances, gaining 1,000 to 1,692,000 and 11,000 to 599,000, respectively.
The market's overall performance was marked by declines across various sectors, reflecting a challenging day for the KOSPI 200 index.