Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index displayed varied results in its latest trading session, with several key companies experiencing significant declines. Samsung Electronics saw its shares drop by 22,000 to close at 210,000, while LS decreased by 26,000, ending at 222,000. Similarly, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. recorded a substantial decrease of 51,000, closing at 540,000.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries experienced a decline of 16,500, closing at 352,500. KPIC shares fell by 4,500, ending at 83,900, and SKC saw a decrease of 10,200, closing at 92,300. OCI Holdings also faced a notable drop, with shares decreasing by 31,600 to end at 187,900.
Other companies such as HYOSUNG HEAVY and Samsung Electronics Mech experienced significant declines, with reductions of 314,000 and 211,000, respectively. Meanwhile, some companies like Dongwon Industries and Hyundai M and F Insurance saw slight increases, with Dongwon Industries rising by 250 to close at 35,650 and Hyundai M and F Insurance increasing by 100 to finish at 42,500.
Despite these declines, there were some positive movements, with OTOKI rising by 2,500 to close at 316,500 and Hanmi Science going up by 1,300 to end at 45,450. The varied performances reflect a mixed sentiment in the market, with certain sectors experiencing more volatility than others.