Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a day of notable declines, with several major companies witnessing a drop in their stock prices. Among the companies that saw a decrease, KEPCO E and C reported a substantial drop of 8,400, closing at 135,400. LIG Defense and Aerospace also faced a significant downturn, with a decrease of 5,000 to close at 66,600. Other companies such as SK Innovation and Hyundai Glovis saw their prices fall by 5,400 and 4,000 respectively.
According to Yonhap News Agency, several other companies within the index also recorded declines. KIH experienced a fall of 4,300, closing at 186,900, while GS saw a decrease of 3,100, ending at 112,000. LandF noted a drop of 3,700, closing at 111,000, and NC experienced a decline of 3,000, settling at 201,000.
Despite the overall downward trend, a few companies reported gains. SANIL ELECTRIC posted an increase of 8,800, closing at 196,300, and KB Financial Group saw a rise of 900, ending at 176,700. JB Financial Group and Hanwha Engine also experienced upticks, with increases of 750 and 250 respectively.
The trading session highlighted mixed performances across different sectors, with a few companies managing to secure gains amidst the prevalent declines.