Seoul: Major movements were recorded in the KOSPI 200 index during Thursday’s trading session, reflecting a diverse range of stock performances in the Korean market. Significant gains were noted in sectors like retail and electronics, while some pharmaceuticals and heavy industries experienced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, stocks such as BGF Retail and HD Hyundai Electric were among the top gainers. BGF Retail surged by 2,300 points, closing at 112,400, and HD Hyundai Electric rose by 7,000 points to 306,500. On the other hand, Hyundai Motor and POSCO International faced sharp declines, with Hyundai Motor dropping 11,500 points to 235,500 and POSCO International falling 1,400 points to 52,200.
Other notable movements included Kumyang, which saw an increase of 1,900 points, closing at 49,850, and HanmiPharm, which went up by 8,000 points to 322,000. In contrast, LOTTE Well Food and Samyang Food registered significant drops, with LOTTE Well Food decreasing by 6,300 points to 133,700 and Samyang F
ood by 12,000 points to 557,000.
The electronics sector displayed robust performance as Taihan Electric Wire climbed 430 points to 12,790. Additionally, consumer goods companies like Cheil Worldwide and Hanwha Systems posted gains, with rises of 240 and 260 points, respectively.
The financial sector showed mixed results. Meritz Financial increased by 900 points to 103,700, whereas CJ CheilJedang saw a decrease of 8,500 points, ending at 281,500. BNK Financial Group and DGB Financial Group both recorded modest gains.
Overall, the day’s trading session reflected a mixed but dynamic market environment, with significant fluctuations across various sectors, indicating ongoing adjustments and speculations among investors.