Seoul: KOSPI 200 stocks displayed a mixed performance in the latest trading session, with some notable gains and losses among the major companies listed on the main Korea Stock Exchange.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the closing prices on Monday saw varied movements across different sectors. SKNetworks closed at 5,110 KRW, marking a decrease of 50 KRW. In contrast, ORION Holdings experienced an increase, closing at 16,320 KRW, up by 140 KRW. Among other significant movers, SKSQUARE fell by 1,700 KRW to close at 86,700 KRW, while kakaopay rose by 1,100 KRW to 26,000 KRW.
Notably, LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor were among the gainers, with increases of 1,000 KRW and 2,500 KRW, closing at 389,500 KRW and 237,000 KRW respectively. In the consumer goods sector, Ottogi saw a substantial rise, closing at 406,000 KRW, up by 3,500 KRW.
However, there were declines as well, with HanmiPharm dropping by 5,000 KRW to 345,500 KRW and Shinsegae decreasing by 4,900 KRW to 145,600 KRW. Other stocks such as Youngon
e Corp and YoulchonChem also faced downturns, closing lower by 1,100 KRW and 1,150 KRW respectively.
The mixed results reflect the ongoing fluctuations in the stock market, influenced by various external and internal economic factors impacting investor sentiment and corporate performance.