Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a series of fluctuations with both gains and losses across various companies. Among the notable performers were HD Hyundai Electric and ISU Specialty Chemical, which recorded significant increases in their stock prices at the market close.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HD Hyundai Electric led the upward trend with its stock rising by 10,000, closing at 886,000. ISU Specialty Chemical also saw a substantial increase, with its shares climbing 3,100 to reach 62,700. Other companies that experienced gains include KB Financial Group, which increased by 3,000 to settle at 128,500, and SK Innovation, also up by 3,000, closing at 105,500.
Meanwhile, POONGSAN's stock rose by 2,600, ending at 126,600, and MIWON SC saw their shares increase by 2,600 to close at 138,900. In contrast, several companies faced declines, with Hyundai TNC dropping by 2,500 to settle at 234,500 and Samsung Electronics decreasing by 1,200, ending at 137,600.
Other notable declines included Meritz Financial, which fell by 1,000 to 103,700, and SK Square, down by 1,000, closing at 426,500. Despite these losses, the market also saw gains in companies such as BGF Retail, which rose by 2,200 to 107,900, and kakaopay, which increased by 2,200, closing at 50,800.