Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a varied performance with notable gains in the financial and pharmaceutical sectors as trading concluded today. Among the top performers were HanmiPharm and Doosan, with both companies witnessing a significant rise in their stock prices. HanmiPharm ended the day at 346,000, marking an increase of 9,500, while Doosan's shares escalated by 9,500, closing at 222,000.According to Yonhap News Agency, the financial sector exhibited strong upward trends with KB Financial Group and Meritz Financial leading the charge. KB Financial Group's stock price rose by 3,000 to settle at 94,000, and Meritz Financial experienced a gain of 2,300, closing at 105,700. Other financial entities, such as ShinhanGroup and SKSQUARE, also reported substantial increases, with ShinhanGroup up by 1,800 to 56,000, and SKSQUARE climbing by 3,300 to reach 92,400.In contrast, several companies experienced declines. SK ie technology fell by 1,150 to 30,600, and emart saw a decrease of 1,100, closing at 6 3,200. Additionally, notable declines were recorded for DENTIUM and LGELECTRONICS, which dropped by 1,100 and 500 respectively.The industrial sector showcased a mixed outcome. Hyundai Rotem achieved an increase of 1,900, closing at 62,900, while KOLON IND dropped by 800 to 31,250. Furthermore, SamsungE and A experienced an uplift of 650, finishing at 18,740, while TKG Huchems saw a decline of 400, settling at 19,240.Overall, the KOSPI 200 index reflected a blend of gains and losses across various sectors, underscoring the dynamic nature of the market and the specific movements of key players in the financial and pharmaceutical industries.
- October 12, 2026
