Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index experienced a mixed performance in its latest trading session, with various companies showing both gains and declines in their closing prices. HankukCarbon closed at 18,790, marking an increase of 250, while SAMSUNG SDS rose significantly by 5,500 to close at 202,500. In contrast, KOREA AEROSPACE saw a decline of 1,200, ending at 111,000, and KUMHOTIRE decreased by 130 to settle at 6,430.
According to Yonhap News Agency, other notable movements included Hanon Systems, which increased by 115 to 3,920, and SK, which fell by 9,000 to 491,000. ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL experienced a substantial rise of 8,400, closing at 91,300, while COWAY increased by 1,900 to finish at 103,100.
POSCO DX and POSCO Holdings both reported gains, with POSCO DX rising by 600 to 20,750 and POSCO Holdings increasing by 10,000 to reach 309,000. Meanwhile, LOTTE SHOPPING experienced a decline of 4,200, closing at 89,800, and IBK fell by 130 to 19,710.
Additional changes included KPIC's rise by 1,400 to 88,400, and DB INSURANCE's decrease of 9,700 to 185,300. Samsung SDI CO.,LTD. notably surged by 31,000 to close at 591,000, while SamsungF and MIns dropped significantly by 30,000 to 582,000. HanmiPharm also faced a substantial decrease, falling by 48,500 to 404,500.
The trading session highlighted varied performances across sectors, reflecting a diverse range of outcomes for companies within the KOSPI 200 index.