Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed various companies experiencing significant gains, with notable performances from POSCO Future M and Shinsegae. POSCO Future M closed at 150,900, marking an increase of 2,500, while Shinsegae saw a substantial rise, closing at 176,900 with an increment of 5,600.
According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies also displayed upward movements. Hyundai Steel closed at 33,600, up by 950, and DB Insurance rose to 128,200, registering an increase of 2,700. Nongshim also saw gains, closing at 384,500, up by 2,500. The technology sector had mixed results, with Samsung Electronics closing at 68,800, down by 1,100, while Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. closed at 218,000, marking an increase of 4,500.
The chemical sector showed diverse outcomes, with Lotte Fine Chem closing at 41,850, up by 150, whereas GC Corp registered a decrease, closing at 137,100, down by 1,100. In contrast, ISU Specialty Chemical experienced a significant rise, closing at 51,100, up by 4,900. The automotive sector had mixed results, with KG Mobility closing at 3,370, up by 40, while DN Automotive saw a decline, closing at 25,800, down by 600.
Retail and construction companies also experienced fluctuations. GS E and C closed at 19,540, up by 140, and GS Retail increased to 16,230, up by 150. Meanwhile, DL E and C saw a rise, closing at 47,900, up by 1,750. The financial sector saw SK Square's decline, closing at 140,300, down by 3,200, whereas kakaopay closed at 62,400, up by 600, indicating moderate gains.