Seoul:Friday's trading session on the Korea Stock Exchange saw a mixed performance among the KOSPI 200 stocks with various companies experiencing both gains and declines in their closing prices.
According to Yonhap News Agency, notable increases were observed in stocks such as Asia Holdings, which rose by KRW 6,000 to close at KRW 189,800, and Hyundai M and F INS, which increased by KRW 700 to end at KRW 43,950. Meanwhile, companies like HyundaiMtr and SK hynix faced declines, with HyundaiMtr down by KRW 10,500 to KRW 282,000 and SK hynix dropping by KRW 108,000 to KRW 1,418,000.
Other significant performers included Daewoong, which increased by KRW 210 to reach KRW 15,110, and POSCO FUTURE M, which rose by KRW 1,200 to close at KRW 162,100. On the downside, stocks such as KCC and LS saw decreases, with KCC falling by KRW 8,500 and LS by KRW 10,000, closing at KRW 389,500 and KRW 202,500, respectively.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 index reflected a varied set of outcomes for investors, showcasing both upward and downward trends across different sectors.