SEOUL - The KOSPI 200, a key stock market index in South Korea, exhibited a mix of ups and downs in its latest closing prices. Notably, Meritz Financial saw an increase of 1,300 won, while BNK Financial Group and DGB Financial Group also reported gains of 50 won and 70 won respectively. On the downside, GKL experienced a decrease of 810 won, with KOLON IND and HanmiPharm also witnessing declines of 700 won and 5,000 won. In the technology sector, emart's shares fell by 800 won, while HANKOOK TIRE and TECHNOLOGY saw an increase of 650 won.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the financial segment showed mixed results, with HDC-OP dropping by 410 won, but Woori Financial Group and KakaoBank recording gains of 80 won and 300 won. In the healthcare sector, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS's shares decreased by 6,000 won. The construction and engineering sector displayed varied results, with HYOSUNG TNC and HYOSUNG ADVANCED noting an increase of 5,500 won and a steady performance respectively, while Doosan Bobcat and DL EandC saw declines.