Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed performance as several stocks recorded gains while others saw declines. Notable movements in the index included a rise for LGCHEM, which closed at 224,500, marking an increase of 1,500. KEPCO E and C also saw an uptick, closing at 64,500, up by 800. ShinhanGroup's stock rose by 1,000 to end at 49,750.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HYUNDAI ROTEM experienced a significant rise of 3,900, closing at 113,700. LGELECTRONICS also saw an increase, finishing at 71,600, up by 1,300. L and F closed at 67,000, reflecting a rise of 1,700. However, not all stocks saw gains; LG H and H decreased by 2,500 to close at 319,500, and Celltrion fell by 300 to 158,300.
The financial sector had a mixed day. JB Financial Group's stock declined by 760, ending at 17,070, while KIH saw a rise of 800, finishing at 78,100. GS experienced a drop of 150, closing at 38,350. HanmiPharm and SD Biosensor also saw declines of 500 and 10, ending at 240,000 and 9,300, respectively.
In other sectors, HYUNDAIDEPTST rose by 100, closing at 58,200, and LIG Nex1 increased by 2,000, finishing at 311,500. Meanwhile, HYUNDAIGLOVIS saw a rise of 400, ending the day at 113,200. Amorepacific experienced an increase of 2,400, closing at 119,800, and SK Innovation rose by 600 to 95,500.
Other notable performances included POONGSAN, which increased by 1,300 to 57,100, and Hankook Tire and Technology, which rose by 400 to 40,300. On the other hand, DENTIUM decreased by 500, finishing at 74,000, and KOLMAR KOREA fell by 900 to 74,600.