Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed performance in its latest trading session as various companies showed a range of results. Notably, financial companies such as iM Financial Group and Meritz Financial witnessed significant gains, with iM Financial Group increasing by 1,150 to close at 21,650, and Meritz Financial climbing 10,000 to reach 146,200. On the other hand, several companies faced declines, including COSMAX and KOLMAR KOREA, which saw decreases of 5,200 and 1,300 respectively.
According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies that registered gains included HANJINKAL, which rose by 2,400 to close at 148,300, and LG Display, which increased by 1,030 to finish at 13,310. Furthermore, DOOSAN recorded a substantial rise, increasing by 57,000 to reach 1,047,000, while HD Hyundai saw a notable increase of 21,500, closing at 292,000.
Conversely, some companies experienced declines in their stock prices. HyundaiAutoever decreased by 4,500 to a closing price of 434,000, and HYBE fell by 6,000 to 398,500. The technology sector saw mixed results, with SK ie technology rising by 150 to 26,550, but Doosan Robotics dropping by 1,400 to 100,500.
Other notable performances included kakaopay, which rose by 2,700 to 67,400, and SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS, which increased by 16,000 to reach 1,736,000. Meanwhile, KRAFTON and HYOSUNG TNC faced declines, with KRAFTON down by 1,500 to 260,500 and HYOSUNG TNC dropping by 7,000 to 393,500.