Seoul: The KOSPI 200 Index witnessed a mix of gains and losses across various sectors, with significant movements in technology and finance stocks. Doosan Enerbility led the gains with a closing price of 94,000, up by 2,000. Notable increases were also seen in NAVER and KIWOOM, which rose by 9,500 and 31,000 respectively.
According to Yonhap News Agency, other key performers included NCsoft, which saw an increase of 3,500 to close at 236,000, and HANMISemi, which went up by 21,500 to 203,500. HYUNDAIGLOVIS and KIH also experienced upward trends, closing at 255,500 and 221,500, gaining 15,000 and 19,000 respectively.
On the downside, LG Display experienced a decline of 320, closing at 11,810, while LGCHEM fell by 11,000 to 343,000. Hanwha Ocean and LG H and H also faced downturns, with decreases of 1,500 and 8,500 respectively.
Several financial institutions showed positive movement, with ShinhanGroup increasing by 1,300 to 85,100, and WooriFinancialGroup closing 300 higher at 30,500. HANAFINANCIALGR saw a rise of 900, resulting in a closing price of 103,600.
In the electronics and manufacturing sectors, LGELECTRONICS rose by 1,000 to 100,900, while Hyundai Rotem gained 3,500 to settle at 226,500. Conversely, Sanil Electric saw a decline of 3,300, ending at 147,100.
The overall mixed performance of the KOSPI 200 reflects varying trends across different sectors, with technology and finance stocks showing strong gains amidst some declines in other areas.