Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a notable downturn, with several major companies experiencing declines in their closing prices. POSCO DX's stock fell to 28,850, marking a decrease of 6,150. Similarly, Hanssem's shares dropped to 41,000, down by 5,150. F and F also faced a decline, with their stock closing at 62,400, a decrease of 6,700.
According to Yonhap News Agency, LIG Nex1 witnessed a substantial drop, closing at 619,000, down by 42,000. SBHC's shares fell to 58,500, reflecting a decrease of 8,500. HANKOOK and COMPANY recorded a closing price of 24,350, down by 4,350. GKL's stock price decreased by 600, closing at 12,250.
HanmiPharm experienced a significant decline, with its stock closing at 478,000, a decrease of 93,000. YoungoneHoldings saw a reduction of 30,000, closing at 214,000. Meritz Financial's shares fell by 10,500, ending at 109,800. BNK Financial Group's stock closed at 17,640, down by 2,040.
Emart recorded a decline of 12,100, closing at 88,700. IM Financial Group's shares decreased by 1,820, ending at 16,280. KumhoPetrochem's stock closed at 120,700, reflecting a decrease of 17,800. SD Biosensor's shares ended at 7,260, down by 920.
POSCO FUTURE M saw a significant drop in its stock price, closing at 185,200, a decrease of 41,300. ORION's shares fell to 123,600, marking a reduction of 7,600. LOTTE Fine Chem's stock closed at 41,950, down by 7,400. HYUNDAI STEEL saw its shares decrease by 7,650, closing at 33,750.
Nongshim experienced a decrease of 32,000, with its stock closing at 387,000. SGBC's shares fell to 58,300, down by 7,300. L and F recorded a decline of 19,200, ending at 93,200. Celltrion's stock closed at 197,400, reflecting a decrease of 27,600.
TKG Huchems saw a reduction of 1,940, with shares closing at 16,900. JB Financial Group experienced a decline of 2,850, ending at 28,300. Daewoong Pharm's stock price decreased by 22,600, closing at 156,000. S-Oil's shares fell to 126,500, down by 14,800.
KIH recorded a significant decrease of 34,000, closing at 206,500. KDHC's stock price fell to 83,600, reflecting a reduction of 6,300. Misto Holdings experienced a decline of 1,950, with shares closing at 47,000. Hanwha Engine's stock closed at 43,550, down by 7,650.
HYUNDAIGLOVIS saw a decrease of 27,500, with shares closing at 232,000. LOTTE CHEMICAL Corp's stock fell to 71,800, marking a reduction of 12,500. Hanwha Life recorded a decline of 630, ending at 4,175. KAL's shares closed at 23,200, down by 2,000.
Orion Holdings experienced a decrease of 1,650, with shares ending at 21,950. SLCORP's stock fell to 59,900, reflecting a reduction of 8,400. Yuhan saw a notable decline, with shares closing at 92,400, down by 14,100. DB Insurance's stock closed at 175,500, marking a decrease of 11,200.
SK Innovation faced a significant drop, with shares closing at 109,000, down by 21,900. These declines across various companies have contributed to the overall downturn in the KOSPI 200 index.