KOSPI 200 Shows Mixed Performance as Financial and Pharmaceutical Stocks Gain

Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index reflected a mixed performance on Thursday with significant movements in financial and pharmaceutical sectors, while some major companies faced declines. Financial and pharmaceutical stocks posted gains, whereas several industrial and technology stocks saw their prices drop. According to Yonhap News Agency, Meritz Financial recorded one of the most notable increases, with its stock price rising by 1,700 KRW to close at 105,000 KRW. HanmiPharm also experienced a substantial increase, closing at 333,000 KRW with a rise of 14,500 KRW. Other financial groups such as BNK Financial Group, JB Financial Group, and DGB Financial Group saw increments in their stock prices, gaining 60 KRW, 440 KRW, and 60 KRW respectively. Conversely, Hyundai Motor experienced a significant decline, with its stock price dropping by 12,500 KRW to close at 228,500 KRW. LS and SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. also faced declines, with their stock prices decreasing by 2,900 KRW and 3,500 KRW respectively. Other companies, i ncluding SKC and Cosmo AM and T, saw their stock prices fall by 3,200 KRW and 3,000 KRW respectively. In the industrial sector, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and KOLON IND saw declines, with their prices dropping by 400 KRW and 250 KRW respectively. Meanwhile, SKBP and GC Corp experienced increases, with their stock prices rising by 600 KRW each. Overall, the KOSPI 200 index's performance was varied, with gains in financial and pharmaceutical stocks offset by declines in industrial and technology sectors.