Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a significant index on the Korea Stock Exchange, witnessed varied movements in its stocks on Monday. Several major companies experienced declines, while a few saw gains in their closing prices.According to Yonhap News Agency, SKNetworks closed at 4,300 KRW, marking a decrease of 45 KRW. ORION Holdings also saw a decline, closing at 16,070 KRW, down by 60 KRW. Notably, Hyundai Motor experienced a significant drop, closing at 216,000 KRW, a decrease of 2,500 KRW. Other notable declines included TCC STEEL, which closed at 34,000 KRW, down by 750 KRW, and LotteChilsung, which ended at 119,600 KRW, a decrease of 1,200 KRW.Despite the overall downward trend, some companies reported gains. AmoreG closed at 22,150 KRW, up by 50 KRW, and Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance saw a rise, closing at 397,500 KRW, up by 5,000 KRW. LS ELECTRIC and LG Innotek also experienced gains, closing at 145,300 KRW and 163,100 KRW, respectively.Meanwhile, companies like Kogas and HD HYUNDAI MIPO faced signif icant declines, with Kogas closing at 40,050 KRW, down by 4,600 KRW, and HD HYUNDAI MIPO ending at 119,700 KRW, a decrease of 5,900 KRW. Nongshim recorded one of the largest drops, closing at 334,000 KRW, a decrease of 10,000 KRW.The performance of these stocks reflects the ongoing fluctuations in the market, influenced by various economic factors. As investors navigate these changes, the KOSPI 200 continues to be a critical gauge of South Korea's economic health.
- October 12, 2026
