Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index closed with notable gains as several major companies saw their stock prices rise. SK hynix and HD Hyundai Electric were among the top performers, contributing to the positive momentum in the market.
According to Yonhap News Agency, SK hynix's stock price increased by 6,100, reaching 184,400, while HD Hyundai Electric's shares went up by 6,500, closing at 299,500. Other companies that saw significant increases included HYBE, which rose by 4,500 to 232,500, and Hanwha Vision, which climbed 3,300 to 56,200.
Despite the overall positive trend, some companies experienced a decline in their stock prices. Samsung Biologics saw a decrease of 11,000, closing at 1,035,000, while KRAFTON declined by 3,500 to 373,000. Additionally, kakaopay and SKBP reported decreases of 650 and 1,100, bringing their prices to 29,800 and 103,200, respectively.
Other companies that contributed to the upward movement included SKSQUARE, which increased by 6,000 to 89,700, and BGF Retail, which rose by 2,100 to 105,300. Meanwhile, HYOSUNG TNC and HS HYOSUNG ADVANCED saw gains of 2,500 and 2,800, closing at 213,500 and 177,700, respectively.
In contrast, ORION Holdings and ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL reported no change and a slight decline of 100, respectively, closing at 17,200 and 45,100. Despite these mixed results, the overall performance of the KOSPI 200 reflected a positive trend, driven by substantial gains in key sectors.