Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed performance, with notable gains and losses among its listed companies. Among the top performers, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries saw an increase of 2,000, closing at 399,000, while Hanwha Aerospace witnessed a significant rise of 35,000, ending at 850,000. Other companies such as SKC and HDKSOE also experienced upward trends, closing at 93,400 and 291,500 respectively, with SKC gaining 1,000 and HDKSOE climbing by 12,500.
According to Yonhap News Agency, some companies faced declines. Youngone Holdings experienced a drop of 3,900, closing at 108,100. OTOKI and Hanmi Science also saw reductions, with their prices falling by 3,500 and 2,250 respectively. Samsung Electronics, a significant player, dropped by 200 to close at 55,700, while LG Energy Solution decreased by 2,000, ending at 277,500.
Other companies showed modest gains. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. increased by 300 to close at 161,800, and LS Electric rose by 1,500, reaching 254,000. Among others, Hanwha Solutions and SamsungElecMech closed higher, with Hanwha Solutions rising by 1,550 to 37,950 and SamsungElecMech increasing by 1,300 to 120,700.
Conversely, several companies saw minor decreases. GS Retail dropped by 290, closing at 13,620, and Kumho Petrochem fell by 1,000, ending at 109,300. Hanchem and F and F also experienced declines, with Hanchem decreasing by 2,700 to 122,300 and F and F down by 200 to 68,500. The performance indicates a varied market response, reflecting different industry trends and investor sentiments.