Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a significant downturn, with numerous companies seeing a drop in their stock prices. Among the notable decliners, LG Chem's stock fell by 18,500, closing at 332,000, while L and F's shares decreased by 8,500, ending at 148,500.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Hyundai Rotem and KEPCO E and C also faced declines, with their stocks dropping by 5,100 and 4,500, closing at 190,500 and 135,500, respectively. Retail giant Lotte Shopping saw its shares decrease by 8,000, bringing the closing price to 153,100.
Other significant decreases included LG Electronics, which fell by 10,700 to 181,000, and LG H and H, which declined by 11,500, closing at 248,500. In the financial sector, KB Financial Group and Woori Financial Group saw their stocks decrease by 1,100 and 200, closing at 151,700 and 30,100, respectively.
In contrast, Shinhan Group and Hana Financial Group experienced slight gains in their stock prices, with increases of 100 and 300, closing at 94,000 and 115,600, respectively. SK Square was among the few to see a more substantial rise, with its shares increasing by 9,000 to close at 1,029,000.
The overall performance of the KOSPI 200 index indicates a challenging market environment, with the majority of companies experiencing a decline in their stock prices.