Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index revealed varied performances among companies, with notable shifts in technology and retail sectors. Companies like HANJINKAL, KB Financial Group, and Samsung Biologics saw significant gains, while emart and BGF Retail faced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HANJINKAL rose by 1,300 points to close at 80,800, while KB Financial Group surged by 3,000 points, ending at 93,200. Samsung Biologics also reported a substantial increase, climbing 33,000 points to a closing price of 1,085,000. The technology sector experienced a positive trend, with HD Hyundai Electric rising by 15,500 to 323,000 and KRAFTON increasing by 13,500 to 385,000.
In contrast, retail giants emart and BGF Retail faced declines. Emart dropped by 1,700 points, ending at 90,000, while BGF Retail decreased by 1,100 points to close at 106,700. Other companies experiencing downturns included HYBE, which fell by 2,500 to 264,500, and HD Hyundai, which saw a decrease of 800 points to settle at 77,900.
The mixed performance extended to various other sectors as well. Hanwha Systems increased by 2,700 to 41,700, while SKSQUARE gained 2,400, closing at 91,300. Meanwhile, companies like DL E and C and ECOPRO MAT saw declines, with DL E and C dropping 1,350 to 42,100 and ECOPRO MAT falling 800 to 54,700.
The fluctuations in the KOSPI 200 index highlight the dynamic nature of the market, with both advancements and setbacks influencing the day's trading outcomes.