Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index closed with a blend of gains and losses as several key stocks showed varied movements. Notable increases were seen in HD Hyundai Electric, which rose by 5,500 to close at 342,000, and HD Hyundai, which gained 300, closing at 81,300. In contrast, substantial declines were recorded by Yuhan, which fell by 7,100, ending at 143,200.
According to Yonhap News Agency, notable upward movements included DB Insurance, which increased by 3,000 to close at 113,600, and Samsung Electronics, which rose by 1,500, reaching 59,600. On the other hand, significant declines were observed in GC Corp and POSCO Holdings, which fell by 4,000 and 3,000, respectively, with closing prices of 159,000 and 346,500.
Other stocks like ILJIN HYSOLUS and Hanwha Systems showed moderate gains, closing at 20,500 and 19,320, respectively. Losses were also seen in companies such as SLCORP, which decreased by 1,150, ending at 32,100, and CosmoAM and T, which dropped by 2,000 to 106,600.
The mixed performance of the KOS
PI 200 reflects a complex market sentiment, influenced by various factors impacting both individual stocks and broader market trends.