Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced varied trading outcomes, as several companies saw notable changes in their stock prices. Among the highlights, Samsung Biologics and HanmiPharm recorded significant gains, while other firms like emart and Doosan Bobcat faced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Biologics' stock surged by 44,000, bringing its closing price to 1,058,000. HanmiPharm also saw a substantial increase, with its stock price rising by 6,000 to close at 231,500. In contrast, emart's stock price dropped by 900, closing at 80,200, and Doosan Bobcat fell by 2,000, ending the day at 48,000.
Other noteworthy movements included Meritz Financial, which decreased by 200 to 121,800, while BNK Financial Group increased by 200 to 10,450. KOLMAR KOREA experienced a rise of 2,300, closing at 65,000, and DoubleUGames climbed by 1,250 to 51,100.
In the tech sector, KRAFTON saw an uptick of 5,500, closing at 340,000, while HD Hyundai Electric went up by 11,000, ending at 303,000. Conversely, SK ie technology dropped by 350, closing at 21,900.
Financial services also saw varied performance, with KakaoBank increasing by 550 to 22,600, whereas Woori Financial Group rose by 300 to 16,800. However, KakaoPay experienced a gain of 2,150, closing at 30,750.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 index displayed a range of stock price movements, reflecting diverse investor sentiment across different sectors.