Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed performance with fluctuations in closing prices among key stocks. Notable changes included SK, which saw an increase of 700 won, closing at 140,400 won, and POSCO DX, which rose by 200 won to reach 21,700 won.According to Yonhap News Agency, several companies experienced declines. LIG Nex1, for instance, fell significantly by 14,500 won, closing at 222,500 won, and HYBE saw a reduction of 3,500 won, ending at 214,000 won. Meanwhile, SKTelecom experienced a decrease of 400 won, bringing its closing price to 56,300 won.On the other hand, some companies experienced gains. WooriFinancialGroup increased by 180 won, closing at 16,790 won, and SamsungElecMech rose by 500 won to finish at 111,600 won. POSCO FUTURE M notably surged by 3,900 won, closing at 175,100 won.Other companies faced declines, such as HYOSUNG TNC, which dropped by 3,500 won to close at 269,000 won, and Doosan Enerbility, which decreased by 800 won, ending at 20,900 won. HyundaiElev and KakaoBank also saw reductions, closing at 51,600 won and 21,100 won, respectively.Meanwhile, stocks like LG Corp. and HanmiPharm showed stability or negligible change, with LG Corp. closing at 76,200 won, down by 100 won, and HanmiPharm remaining unchanged at 281,000 won.
- October 12, 2026
