Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a notable increase in stock prices during Monday's trading session on the Korea Stock Exchange. Several key stocks experienced significant gains, contributing to the overall positive performance of the index.
According to Yonhap News Agency, SamsungF and MIns led the charge with a substantial rise of 18,000 KRW, closing at 398,000 KRW. Other major contributors included POSCO Holdings, which saw an increase of 8,000 KRW to close at 241,500 KRW, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which jumped 23,500 KRW to finish at 412,500 KRW.
Doosan also posted a strong performance with a gain of 10,000 KRW, ending the day at 449,000 KRW. SK hynix and Hyundai Engineering and Construction recorded increases of 3,000 KRW and 4,000 KRW, closing at 203,000 KRW and 58,200 KRW, respectively.
Several other companies experienced upward movements, including LS, which rose by 3,100 KRW to close at 152,800 KRW, and Kogas, which increased by 2,750 KRW, ending at 41,750 KRW. Meanwhile, DB Insurance observed a jump of 2,100 KRW, closing at 98,700 KRW.
On the other hand, some stocks saw declines. Nongshim fell by 5,500 KRW to settle at 425,500 KRW, and Hanall Biopharma decreased by 50 KRW, ending at 25,250 KRW. Despite these minor setbacks, the overall market trend remained positive, with several key players driving the gains.
The trading session highlighted the resilience of the KOSPI 200 index, with a majority of stocks registering gains, signaling investor confidence in the market's potential.