Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a mix of gains and losses as several companies experienced significant changes in their stock prices. Notable increases included TaekwangInd and Korea Zinc, while others like Daewoong Pharm and NAVER faced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, TaekwangInd emerged as one of the biggest gainers with a substantial rise of 301,000, closing at 1,500,000. Korea Zinc also reported a notable increase, climbing 244,000 to settle at 2,115,000. Other companies such as Samsung Life and ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL saw their stock prices rise by 22,000 and 6,600, respectively, indicating a positive market response.
However, the market was not without its downward trends. Daewoong Pharm experienced a significant decrease, dropping 8,900 to close at 185,100. NAVER’s stock price fell by 2,000, ending the day at 253,000. LOTTE WELLFOOD and LG Electronics also reported declines, with their prices dropping by 1,700 and 1,200, respectively.
Other companies that recorded gains included Doosan Enerbility, LG Display, and KT and G, with increases of 1,900, 760, and 6,300, respectively. In contrast, Woori Financial Group and Samsung Card faced decreases of 100 and 600, respectively.
This dynamic market movement reflects the ongoing volatility and investor sentiment impacting the KOSPI 200 index.