Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a day of mixed trading, with notable fluctuations in the stock prices of several major companies. Some stocks saw a rise, while others experienced declines, reflecting varied performances across different sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, LG Innotek closed at 153,700, marking an increase of 2,000. Conversely, LOTTE CHEMICAL Corp saw a decrease of 2,100, closing at 62,900. In the maritime sector, HMM improved slightly by 50, reaching 22,850, whereas Hanssem advanced by 700, ending the day at 46,900. F and F witnessed a decline of 500, closing at 77,800, while HANWHA AEROSPACE experienced a significant drop of 39,000, closing at 856,000.
Technology and manufacturing sectors showed varied trends. KumhoPetrochem increased by 600 to close at 114,500, and HDC HOLDINGS rose by 200 to finish at 23,650. Meanwhile, kakaopay improved by 1,800, reaching 93,800. On the downside, Hanchem fell by 1,700 to close at 162,000, and SamsungSecu rose by 1,400, ending at 77,200. SKTelecom showed a modest rise of 300, closing at 57,100, while Hyundai Elevator decreased by 1,400, finishing at 85,300.
In other developments, HankukCarbon decreased by 650 to close at 24,700, and SAMSUNG SDS fell by a substantial 13,400, closing at 180,100. KOREA AEROSPACE dropped by 1,200, closing at 89,900, while KUMHOTIRE saw a slight increase of 40, ending at 4,510. Hanon Systems climbed by 35, closing at 3,195, and SK improved significantly by 3,300, closing at 202,500.
Retail and financial sectors also saw some movements. COWAY decreased by 1,700, ending at 95,600, and LOTTE SHOPPING advanced by 800, closing at 75,800. IBK rose by 730, ending at 18,790, while SamsungE and A fell by 250, closing at 23,000. SAMSUNG C and T saw a significant rise of 2,600, closing at 165,100, while PanOcean decreased by 75, closing at 3,815.
The day concluded with SAMSUNG CARD rising by 150 to close at 49,350, and CheilWorldwide decreasing by 150 to finish at 20,300. LOTTE WELLFOOD experienced a decline of 400, closing at 116,900, while KT rose by 300, ending at 52,400. LG Uplus increased by 40 to close at 13,790, and SAMSUNG LIFE rose by 500, closing at 129,000. KT and G observed an increase of 700, closing at 125,300, while Doosan Enerbility fell by 3,100, closing at 65,800. LG Display saw a decline of 90, closing at 9,340, and Hanwha Ocean experienced a significant drop of 4,900, closing at 82,500. HD Hyundai Infracore decreased by 330, finishing at 12,850.