Seoul: Monday's trading session on the Korea Stock Exchange concluded with notable gains across the KOSPI 200 stocks. Hanwha saw a rise of 5,500 KRW, closing at 118,700 KRW, while CJ increased by 4,000 KRW to settle at 212,000 KRW. Hyundai Engineering and Construction experienced an uplift of 7,600 KRW, reaching 114,200 KRW.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the financial sector performed robustly with Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance climbing 12,000 KRW to 531,000 KRW. Kogas also registered an increase of 650 KRW, finishing at 41,400 KRW. Hanall Biopharma and Yuhan moved upwards by 2,900 KRW and 2,500 KRW to end at 51,700 KRW and 107,300 KRW, respectively.
The industrial sector saw substantial movements with Doosan leading the surge, up by 57,000 KRW to 885,000 KRW, and SK hynix advancing by 48,000 KRW to 887,000 KRW. Hyundai Motor increased by 10,500 KRW, closing at 478,000 KRW. Other significant gains included LIG Nex1, which rose by 21,000 KRW to 448,000 KRW, and KCC, which went up by 23,000 KRW to 485,500 KRW.
Consumer goods companies also witnessed positive changes. Nongshim's stock price rose by 7,500 KRW to 427,500 KRW, while Lotte Chilsung increased by 8,600 KRW, ending at 142,700 KRW. CJ Logistics saw an impressive rise of 8,300 KRW, closing at 117,100 KRW.
Overall, the market reflected an upbeat sentiment with gains observed across various sectors, culminating in a strong close for the KOSPI 200 stocks.