**KOSPI 200 Index Sees Mixed Results as Tech and Chemical Stocks Decline**

Seoul: The KOSPI 200 Index experienced a mixed trading session, with notable declines in technology and chemical stocks, while select energy and aerospace companies posted gains. The closing prices reflect a fluctuating market sentiment amid broader economic concerns. According to Yonhap News Agency, semiconductor company HANMISemi closed at 98,200, down by 3,300, and Samsung Electronics Mechanical fell to 119,100, declining by 3,600. In the chemical sector, Hanchem and OCI Holdings also saw declines, closing at 124,400, down 3,700, and 65,300, down 300, respectively. Conversely, the energy sector displayed some resilience. KEPCO rose by 1,100 to close at 23,050, while DWS saw an increase of 1,500, ending the session at 48,500. In the aerospace sector, HANWHA AEROSPACE climbed by 1,000 to 374,000. Notable gains were also observed in Kumho Petrochemical, which increased by 7,500 to 142,300, and LIG Nex1, which rose by 3,500 to close at 252,000. In contrast, Samsung F and M Insurance experienced a sharp de cline, closing at 346,500, down 19,000. Other significant movements included LG Electronics falling by 2,300 to 97,200, and KT and G rising by 1,800 to 109,300. The mixed results across sectors indicate the ongoing volatility within the South Korean market, as investors navigate varying economic signals.