SEOUL: The main Korea Stock Exchange saw varied results in the trading session on Tuesday, with some significant movements among the KOSPI 200 stocks. Leading companies such as Samsung Electronics and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries saw gains, whereas SKC and SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. experienced notable declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the KOSPI 200 index, which tracks 200 major companies traded on the Korea Stock Exchange, had a mixed day. Notable movements included GS E and C, which went up by 220 units to close at 18,570, and Samsung Electronics, which gained 200 units to finish at 61,000. On the other hand, SKC saw a significant drop, decreasing by 7,300 units to end at 152,900, while SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. fell by 8,000 units to close at 351,000.
Other stocks such as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HDKSOE also saw substantial increases, with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries gaining 7,000 units to close at 192,070 and HDKSOE increasing by 7,300 units to close at 195,100. Meanwhile, companies like KPIC and
KCC faced downturns, with KPIC dropping 4,400 units to 105,300 and KCC falling 3,500 units to 283,000.
The day’s trading showed a diverse range of results across different sectors, indicating the dynamic nature of the market and the various factors influencing stock prices. This session’s performance provides investors and analysts with important insights into the current state of the Korean stock market, highlighting the fluctuations that can occur in a single trading session.