Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mix of gains and losses with several companies experiencing significant shifts in their stock prices.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung C&T closed at 342,000 won, down 4,000 won from the previous trading session, while PanOcean dropped by 240 won to 6,000 won. Samsung Card saw a decrease of 300 won, closing at 41,650 won. Cheil Worldwide also witnessed a decline, finishing at 18,650 won, down 50 won.
Lotte Wellfood and LG Chem were among the gainers, with Lotte Wellfood rising 300 won to 119,700 won and LG Chem surging by 16,500 won to 279,000 won. Other notable gainers included KEPCO E&C, which increased by 1,700 won to 128,800 won, and Sanil Electric, which rose 8,000 won to 235,000 won.
On the downside, LG H&H fell 5,500 won to 265,500 won, while Shinhan Group and Hyundai Rotem dropped 1,200 won and 4,100 won, respectively. KT's stock decreased by 400 won, closing at 51,500 won.
Additional gains were seen in LG Electronics, which jumped 16,500 won to 232,500 won, and L&F, which climbed by 10,200 won to 124,100 won. Amorepacific closed up 500 won at 133,200 won, while SK Innovation's stock increased by 4,000 won to 158,000 won.
Meanwhile, notable losses were reported for Poongsan, down 4,400 won to 75,400 won, and LIG Defense and Aerospace, which saw a significant drop of 59,000 won to 703,000 won. Hyundai Marine & Engine and Hana Financial Group also experienced declines, with their shares dropping to 47,100 won and 128,700 won, respectively.
Overall, the session reflected mixed sentiments with both advances and setbacks across various sectors.