Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a major stock index in South Korea, witnessed a notable surge with various companies posting impressive gains. The closing price list revealed a broad increase across the board, with significant movements in both technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, among the top performers was LG Chem, which saw its stock price rise by 22,000 to close at 225,500. Similarly, LG H and H experienced a significant increase, climbing by 19,500 to finish at 309,500. Another noteworthy performer was LIG Nex1, with its shares increasing by 18,000 to reach 257,000.
In the technology sector, NAVER's stock rose by 7,000, closing at 183,900, while NCsoft's shares increased by 6,300 to settle at 142,200. Additionally, LG Display saw a rise of 810, closing at 8,030, showcasing the strength in the tech market.
The pharmaceutical industry also reported gains, with Hanmi Pharm's shares increasing by 10,500 to 236,500. Celltrion's stock saw a rise of 9,700, closing at 164,200, while Daewoong Pharm experienced a boost of 9,900, ending at 129,300.
The automotive and manufacturing sectors were not left behind. HYUNDAI ROTEM's shares surged by 7,100 to 99,000, and Hyundai Glovis saw an increase of 5,400, closing at 112,700. SK Innovation also posted a rise, with its stock price climbing by 9,500 to 102,200.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 displayed robust performance across various sectors, reflecting a positive sentiment in the South Korean stock market.