Seoul - The KOSPI 200, South Korea's key stock market index, displayed a diverse set of movements in the closing prices of various companies on December 8, 2023. Notable shifts were observed across a range of industries, including technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, and finance.
According to Yonhap News Agency, major companies like Samsung SDS and LG Chem saw their stock prices increase, with Samsung SDS rising by 2,300 to 165,600 and LG Chem up by 10,000 to 478,500. In contrast, companies such as KEPCO E&C and LG Electronics experienced declines, with KEPCO E&C falling by 700 to 63,900 and LG Electronics dropping by 700 to 94,600.
The financial sector showed mixed results, with ShinhanGroup rising by 300 to 36,650 and KB Financial Group increasing by 400 to 51,800. Conversely, Meritz Financial saw a slight decrease of 100 to 58,500.
In the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Hanmi Pharm's stock went up by 500 to 328,000, while DAEWOONG PHARM increased by 900 to 110,600. However, HYUNDAIDEPTST's stock remained unchanged.
The automotive sector also saw varied movements, with HYUNDAI ROTEM declining by 500 to 28,550, while HYUNDAIGLOVIS went up by 1,400 to 176,400.
This summary offers a glimpse into the dynamic nature of the South Korean stock market, reflecting the continual ebb and flow of the financial landscape.