Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixture of gains and losses as trading closed, highlighting varying performances among top companies. GCH Corp saw a rise, closing at 16,860, up by 210. Similarly, TCC Steel and Youngpoong experienced increases, ending at 18,350 and 55,200, respectively. Hyundai Engineering and Construction also closed higher at 65,200, marking an increase of 3,200.

According to Yonhap News Agency, some companies faced declines, with LOTTE dropping 1,050 to close at 32,700 and LotteChilsung decreasing by 1,000 to settle at 119,800. SK hynix also saw a decline, closing at 612,000, down by 5,000. Hanwha and CJ faced drops of 1,500 and 1,700, respectively, ending at 90,400 and 168,800.

Furthermore, companies like POSCO FUTURE M and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries showed significant gains, closing at 220,500 and 568,000, respectively. In contrast, LS and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. experienced declines, with LS dropping by 7,000 and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. rising by 13,000.

Other notable movements included Taihan Cable and Solution, which increased by 1,250 to end at 26,850, and Samyang Food, which saw a substantial rise of 101,000, closing at 1,368,000. Meanwhile, CJ CheilJedang and S-Oil experienced declines, closing at 229,000 and 86,300, respectively. The index reflects a dynamic market environment as various sectors experience shifts in performance.