SEOUL - In the latest trading session, the KOSPI 200 index displayed mixed trends, with significant movements in both directions among its constituent stocks.
According to Yonhap News Agency, leading energy company Kogas saw a decrease in its stock value, closing down 150 at 23,600. In contrast, SamsungF&MIns experienced an upswing, closing up 5,500 at 254,000. Biopharmaceutical company HANALL BIOPHARMA closed down 700 at 35,750, while gaming giant NCsoft surged, closing up 16,500 at 272,500.
In the service sector, HANATOUR SERVICE closed up 1,500 at 54,900. However, COSMAX in the cosmetics industry saw a downturn, closing down 5,300 at 114,300. The financial services firm KIWOOM also experienced a slight decrease, closing down 200 at 93,300.
Among other notable movements, Hanwha Ocean closed up 850 at 27,600, and HD Hyundai Infracore saw a modest increase, closing up 30 at 7,710. Meanwhile, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, a major trading company, closed down 1,000 at 57,900.
The diverse closing prices across various sectors reflect the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the South Korean stock market, with some companies experiencing growth while others face declines.