Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed varied movements among its listed companies, with significant gains noted in major players such as Samsung Electronics and SK Innovation. The financial landscape showcased mixed performances, with both upward and downward trends observed among different sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics experienced an increase of 2,000, closing at 72,600. This upward trajectory was echoed by SK Innovation, which saw a notable rise of 5,700, reaching a closing price of 117,200. On the other hand, Hyundai Rotem faced a decline, dropping by 7,500 to close at 198,500.
DOOSAN also experienced gains, increasing by 2,000 to reach 563,000. Meanwhile, OTOKI rose by 3,000 to close at 399,500, and Samsung Electronics' mechanical division saw a dramatic rise of 14,500, closing at 151,900. Additionally, Yuhan and DN AUTOMOTIVE faced declines of 600 and 1,600, closing at 119,800 and 29,300, respectively.
Other notable movements included KPIC, which rose by 800 to close at 101,000, and LG Electronics, which increased by 1,300, closing at 78,700. SLCORP also experienced an upward movement, closing at 36,400 with an increase of 1,550. Conversely, Hanwha Solutions and POONGSAN recorded declines, dropping by 5,750 and 5,100, closing at 32,350 and 159,700, respectively.
Financial groups showed varied performances, with JB Financial Group and KB Financial Group experiencing increases of 450 and 1,500, closing at 23,500 and 112,800, respectively. Meanwhile, Meritz Financial declined by 300, closing at 116,700, and iM Financial Group saw a small decrease, closing at 13,870 after a drop of 40.
The index's mixed results highlight the ongoing volatility in the market, with substantial gains and losses impacting different sectors and companies.