Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index closed with mixed results as technology stocks showed strong performance while several other sectors faced declines. In the latest trading session, key players like LG Innotek and SK hynix experienced significant gains, contributing to the positive momentum in the tech sector.
According to Yonhap News Agency, LG Innotek saw an increase of 12,000, closing at 179,900. SK hynix also recorded a substantial rise, climbing 17,000 to close at 348,000. Hanwha Aerospace was another top performer, with its stock price jumping by 55,000 to reach 1,041,000. Meanwhile, SKC and S-1 posted increases of 3,400 and 1,600, closing at 105,600 and 81,900, respectively.
On the other hand, several companies faced declines. KumhoPetrochem dropped by 3,000, ending at 109,400, while LOTTE CHEMICAL Corp saw a decrease of 1,100, closing at 65,400. HDC HOLDINGS and Hyundai Elevator also experienced downturns, with their prices falling by 850 and 800, closing at 20,900 and 77,500, respectively. The automotive sector saw mixed results, with HANKOOK and COMPANY rising by 150 to 24,000, whereas KIA CORP. fell by 300, closing at 101,400.
Other notable movements included HyundaiEng and Const, which increased by 1,500 to 61,500, and Korea Aerospace, which rose by 2,600 to 100,200. Conversely, Samsung SDS and Youngpoong experienced declines, dropping by 1,000 and 950, closing at 166,600 and 43,000, respectively. Stocks like kakaopay, Doosan Robotics, and LOTTE SHOPPING saw minor gains, while companies like KumhoTire and Hanon Systems faced slight decreases.