Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index exhibited varied movements with SeAH Steel Holdings experiencing a notable increase in its stock price, while numerous other companies saw declines. The closing price list highlighted SeAH Steel Holdings with a substantial rise, closing at 238,500, marking an increase of 11,500. Other companies such as HYBE, CJ, and KCC also saw upward trends, closing at 251,000, 112,500, and 277,000 respectively.
According to Yonhap News Agency, KakaoBank experienced a slight increase, closing at 24,150, up by 50. APR saw a significant rise of 1,000, closing at 55,300. Hanwha Vision and SKBP also reported gains, closing at 47,000 and 117,400, respectively. DL E and C ended the day at 40,600, an increase of 1,100, while ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL closed at 54,900, up by 100.
The report showed a number of companies faced declines. BGF Retail and SKCHEM closed at 104,100 and 43,600, respectively, each experiencing decreases. HYOSUNG TNC saw a significant drop of 21,000, closing at 216,500. Other companies like HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED and OCI also faced downturns, closing at 196,500 and 63,300, respectively.
In contrast, LG Corp. and KAL experienced minor declines, with LG Corp. closing at 69,900 and KAL at 24,250. POSCO FUTURE M had one of the steepest declines, closing at 145,100, down by 7,900.
The report concluded with companies like SKNetworks and CJ LOGISTICS, with SKNetworks closing at 4,445, down by 75, while CJ LOGISTICS managed a slight increase, ending at 96,600, up 400. This mixed performance across the KOSPI 200 highlights the varied market conditions impacting different sectors and companies.