Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a day of mixed movements on Tuesday, with several companies experiencing significant gains and others facing declines. Among the standout performers, Poongsan saw a notable increase in its stock price.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Poongsan's stocks closed at 155,200 KRW, marking an increase of 22,800 KRW. SamyangFood also recorded a substantial rise, with its shares climbing 29,000 KRW to close at 1,491,000 KRW. Other companies such as SBHC, TaihanElecWire, and Hanwha also experienced upward trends in their stock prices.
In contrast, several major companies saw their stock prices dip. SamsungF and MIns dropped by 32,500 KRW, closing at 485,500 KRW. Similarly, HyundaiMtr's shares fell by 6,000 KRW, ending the day at 211,000 KRW. Other companies that faced declines included SeAH Steel Holdings, Shinsegae, and Nongshim, which saw their prices decrease by 7,500 KRW, 1,600 KRW, and 3,000 KRW, respectively.
Despite the fluctuations, some stocks remained unchanged. Daesang and ORION Holdings both saw no movement in their stock prices, closing at 24,100 KRW and 25,450 KRW, respectively. The variability in the stock prices reflects ongoing market dynamics on the Korea Stock Exchange.