Seoul: Thursday's closing prices on the KOSPI 200 index reflected a day of mixed results for South Korea's major stocks, with both significant gains and declines observed across various sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, stocks such as SGBC and Hyundai Steel experienced declines, closing at 60,600 KRW and 34,950 KRW, down by 800 KRW and 750 KRW respectively. Shinsegae and Nongshim also faced downturns, with Shinsegae closing at 332,500 KRW, a drop of 4,500 KRW, and Nongshim at 373,500 KRW, down by 5,000 KRW. Other notable declines included KCC, which fell by 8,000 KRW to close at 525,000 KRW, and Hyundai Motor, which saw a substantial decrease of 11,000 KRW, ending at 490,000 KRW.
Conversely, there were notable gains. Daewoong Pharm rose by 2,000 KRW to reach 161,400 KRW, while Hankuk Carbon increased by 950 KRW, closing at 42,800 KRW. POSCO International and DN Automotive also showed strong performances, with POSCO International rising by 2,400 KRW to 78,200 KRW and DN Automotive increasing by 2,050 KRW to 41,250 KRW. Additionally, Hanall Biopharma saw an impressive rise of 6,500 KRW, ending at 64,400 KRW.
Other stocks displayed stability or minor changes, such as Asia Holdings remaining unchanged at 278,500 KRW, and Kogas maintaining its position at 36,000 KRW. The day's trading highlights the varied performance within the KOSPI 200, reflecting the dynamic nature of the South Korean stock market.