Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index closed with a varied performance, reflecting gains in some sectors and declines in others. Noteworthy movements included HD Hyundai Mipo's significant rise and a substantial gain for Hanwha Solutions.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HD Hyundai Mipo led the gains with an increase of 20,800, closing at 158,500. Hanwha Solutions also saw a notable rise, climbing 3,150 to end at 27,100. Other companies experiencing upward trends included DoubleUGames and Daesang, with increases of 200 and 300, respectively.
Conversely, several companies faced declines. Samsung Biologics dropped by 20,000, closing at 1,046,000, while Kia Corp saw a decrease of 1,200, finishing at 88,800. HD Hyundai Electric fell by 4,500, ending the session at 293,000.
Additionally, KCC and SKBP recorded decreases of 500 and 600, respectively. Meanwhile, gains were observed in Netmarble, which rose by 650 to close at 43,600, and Doosan Bobcat, which increased by 600, reaching 45,900.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 demonstrated a combination of upward and downward trends, with significant fluctuations in key stocks contributing to the day's market activity.