Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a stock market index of 200 major companies listed on the Korean Exchange, closed with a mix of declines and gains in stock prices. The index witnessed notable movements as several stocks experienced significant changes in their closing prices.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Heavy Industries saw a reduction of 170 points, closing at 14,420. Meanwhile, HD Hyundai Mipo recorded a rise, increasing by 1,800 points to close at 174,100. Among other companies, S-Oil faced a decrease of 900 points, resulting in a closing price of 51,800. LG Innotek also saw a drop, with its closing price down by 2,400 points to 149,100.

Lotte Chemical Corp and Hyundai Wia were among the companies that experienced a decline, with their stock prices dropping by 500 and 1,100 points, respectively. Conversely, HMM ended the session on a positive note, gaining 1,350 points to close at 22,150. Hanwha Aerospace also reported an increase, with its closing price up by 2,000 points to 822,000.

Other notable movements included Kumho Petrochem and Samsung Securities, both of which saw declines, closing at 111,800 and 53,600, respectively. Hanchem stood out with a significant rise of 6,600 points, closing at 126,500. KEPCO and Doosan Enerbility also recorded gains, ending the day with increases of 400 and 650 points, respectively.

In contrast, several companies such as Samsung SDS, Korea Aerospace, and Hyundai Elevator faced declines in their stock prices. Lotte Shopping showed a positive trend, gaining 2,500 points to close at 76,800. The session highlighted a mixed landscape for investors, reflecting the fluctuating dynamics of the market.