Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a key indicator of the South Korean stock market, exhibited a mixed performance with both gains and losses in its latest closing price list. Companies such as HD Hyundai Electric and LGChem recorded upward movements, while firms like Hanwha Systems and LG H and H experienced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HD Hyundai Electric saw a notable rise, closing at 894,000, up by 11,000. Another significant gain was observed for LGChem, which increased by 12,500 to close at 317,000. Other companies that showed upward trends included MIWON SC, Orion, and SKSQUARE, with increases of 500, 1,400, and 4,000 respectively.
Conversely, several companies faced declines. Hanwha Systems experienced a decrease of 7,800, closing at 127,600. LG H and H also saw a drop of 8,000, ending the day at 239,000. Additional declines were noted for KRAFTON, HD Hyundai, and KEPCO KPS, with decreases of 7,000, 2,000, and 900 respectively.
The technology sector showed mixed results, with Samsung Biologics gaining 1,000 to reach 1,555,000, while NAVER and Kakao saw decreases of 700 and 350, closing at 196,800 and 44,850 respectively. Meanwhile, companies like BGF Retail and Hyundai Rotem registered gains of 1,000 each, indicating positive movements in other sectors.
Overall, the latest KOSPI 200 closing price list reflects a varied performance across industries, with certain companies achieving significant gains while others faced declines.