Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a series of gains across numerous sectors, with several companies closing significantly higher. Notable increases were observed in the shares of LG Energy Solution, HD Hyundai Mipo, and Hanwha Aerospace, among others, as the trading session came to a close.

According to Yonhap News Agency, LG Energy Solution led the charge with a notable rise, closing at 278,000, up by 10,000. GS Retail also experienced an increase, finishing at 14,300, which is up by 600. OTOKI and SamsungElecMech also saw substantial gains, rising by 9,500 and 3,800, respectively. Other companies such as HYOSUNG HEAVY remained stable with no change in their stock prices, while SAMSUNG SDS closed at 134,400, marking an increase of 3,900.

In contrast, some stocks did not fare as well. Hanwha Solutions experienced a decline, closing at 28,650, down by 850. KorZinc also faced a decrease, ending the session at 776,000, which is down by 2,000. Similarly, Coway and Hanon Systems saw their stock prices drop, w
ith Coway closing at 94,700, down by 400, and Hanon Systems ending at 3,025, down by 50.

Overall, the trading day was characterized by significant upward movements for many stocks on the KOSPI 200 index, reflecting a positive trend in the market, despite a few companies experiencing declines.