Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index showcased a mixed performance with several stocks witnessing gains while others experienced declines. Among the gainers, Doosan Robotics saw an increase of 2,100, closing at 87,900. Meanwhile, Poongsan and KB Financial Group experienced modest upticks, ending at 126,900 and 128,900 respectively. Hyundai Motor stood out with a significant rise of 5,500, closing at 411,500. Other notable gainers included Hanwha with a strong increase of 26,000, and Shinsegae, which rose by 11,500 to finish at 282,000.
According to Yonhap News Agency, some stocks faced downturns in their closing prices. ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL decreased by 2,800, ending at 59,900. HanmiPharm and TaekwangInd also saw declines, closing at 424,500 and 727,000 respectively. POSCO Holdings and POSCO FUTURE M both experienced significant drops, with the former falling by 7,500 to close at 345,000 and the latter down by 7,900, finishing at 188,100.
The report also highlighted other fluctuations in the market. Samsung Electronics ended the day with a gain of 2,700, closing at 140,300, while LG Corp. increased by 1,700 to reach 82,900. In contrast, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. faced a drop of 14,500, closing at 285,500. HDKSOE saw the largest decline of the day, falling by 35,000 to end at 427,500. The mixed results reflect the diverse performance of companies within the KOSPI 200 index during this trading session.