Seoul: The Korean stock market exhibited mixed results today, with significant fluctuations in key stocks as reported by the KOSPI 200 closing price list. Notable movements included a sharp rise in Samsung Biologics and a significant drop in SeAH Steel Holdings.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Biologics led the gains with an impressive increase of 31,000, closing at 1,091,000. This was closely followed by Celltrion, which saw its stock price rise by 3,300, ending the day at 191,700. Other companies such as COSMAX and Samyang Food also enjoyed substantial increases, up by 4,500 and 4,000 respectively.
On the downside, SeAH Steel Holdings experienced a notable decline, dropping by 4,000 to settle at 164,000. L and F and Kolmar Korea also faced downturns, with their stocks decreasing by 1,400 and 1,300 respectively. Additionally, CJ CheilJedang saw its stock price reduce by 2,000, closing at 279,500.
Other stocks showed moderate increases; Hyundai Rotem rose by 700, LIG Nex1 increased by 1,500, and L
G Innotek saw a rise of 5,500. On the other hand, fluctuations were less pronounced for companies like Hyundai Department Store and KG Dongbu Steel, which remained unchanged.
Overall, the day’s trading session reflected a diverse range of outcomes for leading Korean companies, affecting investor sentiments in various sectors of the market.