Seoul: The KOSPI 200 stocks traded on the main Korea Stock Exchange showcased significant movement in their closing prices on Wednesday. Among the prominent performers, HyundaiEng and Const recorded a remarkable increase, closing at 170,100 KRW, up by 9,100 KRW from the previous session. Other companies also demonstrated notable gains, contributing to the overall upward trend observed in the market.
According to Yonhap News Agency, several stocks experienced substantial price increases. OCI Holdings saw a surge, closing at 193,600 KRW, which was an increase of 28,600 KRW. Hyundai M and F INS also reported a gain, with its stock price rising by 1,500 KRW to close at 31,600 KRW. Meanwhile, Nongshim, Shinsegae, and GS E and C posted gains of 6,000 KRW, 1,000 KRW, and 3,650 KRW, respectively.
Additional stocks that experienced upward momentum included HYUNDAI STEEL, which rose by 1,700 KRW to close at 37,250 KRW, and KIA CORP., which ended the day at 175,100 KRW, up by 7,800 KRW. Samsung Life also showed an increase, with its price climbing by 18,000 KRW to 235,000 KRW.
However, not all stocks followed the upward trend. SBHC and LG Uplus experienced declines, with SBHC closing down by 200 KRW at 68,000 KRW and LG Uplus down by 340 KRW at 15,460 KRW. POSCO INTERNATIONAL also saw a slight decline, closing at 71,600 KRW, down by 400 KRW. Despite these decreases, the overall performance of the KOSPI 200 indicated a strong day for the majority of stocks.