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Friday's closing prices on the main Korea Stock Exchange for KOSPI 200 stocks showed a mixed performance, with significant gains in the technology and construction sectors. Youngpoong closed at 38,650 KRW, rising by 150 KRW, while Hyundai Engineering and Construction saw a notable increase of 1,400 KRW, closing at 62,500 KRW.
According to Yonhap News Agency, technology giant SK hynix experienced a substantial gain, increasing by 6,000 KRW to close at 251,000 KRW. Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance also rose by 1,000 KRW, reaching 443,000 KRW. Kogas marked an increase of 200 KRW, closing at 40,200 KRW, and HANALL BIOPHARMA saw a rise of 250 KRW, ending at 28,450 KRW.
In other sectors, COWAY increased by 800 KRW, closing at 105,000 KRW, and POSCO DX climbed by 150 KRW to 23,250 KRW. DONGSUH and Samsung Engineering and Construction also saw gains, closing at 27,200 KRW and 167,200 KRW respectively. Notably, SAMSUNG C&T surged by 5,100 KRW.< ;/P>
Meanwhile, some companies faced declines. LOTTE SHOPPING dropped by 300 KRW, closing at 65,900 KRW, while IBK decreased by 110 KRW, ending at 19,160 KRW. LG Display and LG Uplus also experienced minor declines, closing at 11,400 KRW and 14,960 KRW respectively. NAVER and Kakao faced more significant drops, ending at 222,000 KRW and 63,600 KRW.
In the financial sector, KIWOOM saw an increase of 3,400 KRW, closing at 199,200 KRW. Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Infracore also posted gains, closing at 114,000 KRW and 14,370 KRW respectively. SamyangFood recorded a significant rise, closing at 1,438,000 KRW, up by 52,000 KRW.