Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a mixed performance as it closed trading with several key stocks experiencing declines. Among the stocks, POSCO Holdings and Nongshim recorded significant drops, while SKSQUARE and Samsung Electronics posted gains.
According to Yonhap News Agency, POSCO Holdings fell by 6,000 to close at 308,000, and Nongshim dropped by 11,500, ending at 433,000. Other notable declines included NAVER, which decreased by 5,000 to 231,500, and HDHMS, which fell by 4,900, closing at 191,900. Additionally, YoungoneHoldings saw a decrease of 3,500, ending at 191,200.
Meanwhile, some stocks recorded gains. Samsung Electronics increased by 5,900, closing at 117,000, and SKSQUARE rose by 13,500 to finish at 334,500. HYUNDAI WIA and ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL also saw rises of 1,700 and 1,400, respectively.
Other companies such as LG Innotek and Hyundai Elevator showed stability or minor fluctuations. LG Innotek remained unchanged at 272,500, while Hyundai Elevator increased by 500 to close at 90,900.