Seoul: Thursday's trading session on the main Korea Stock Exchange witnessed varied movements in the KOSPI 200 stocks, with a combination of gains and losses across different sectors. Notably, Samsung Electronics and KRAFTON were among the stocks marking significant increases.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics closed at 296,000 KRW, reflecting an increase of 12,000 KRW. KRAFTON also saw a substantial rise, closing at 293,500 KRW, up by 12,500 KRW. Other prominent gainers included Samsung F and M Insurance, which increased by 40,000 KRW to close at 538,000 KRW, and Nongshim, which ended the session at 389,500 KRW, up 26,000 KRW.
Conversely, some stocks experienced declines. Notable among these were SK hynix, which fell by 6,000 KRW to close at 1,970,000 KRW, and Hyundai WIA, down 500 KRW to 97,000 KRW. Hyosung Heavy faced a significant drop, closing at 4,025,000 KRW, down by 172,000 KRW.
The session also highlighted gains in the pharmaceutical sector, with Daewoong Pharm rising by 6,900 KRW to 144,900 KRW, and Hanmi Science closing at 35,350 KRW after a 750 KRW increase. Meanwhile, in the construction sector, Hyundai Engineering and Construction saw a rise of 8,600 KRW, closing at 169,300 KRW.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 stocks displayed a mixed performance, with various sectors contributing to the overall movement in different directions. Investors continue to monitor these fluctuations closely as market dynamics evolve.