Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a day of mixed outcomes among its listed companies, with several recording significant declines in their closing prices. Prominent among these was HYOSUNG TNC, which saw a substantial drop of 17,000, closing at 389,500. Other notable declines included HD Hyundai, which fell by 6,500 to finish at 236,500, and COSMAX, which decreased by 6,400, closing at 180,100.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the day also saw some companies managing to buck the downward trend. Samsung Biologics reported an increase of 31,000, bringing its closing price to 1,586,000. Other gainers included Hanwha Systems, which rose by 4,100 to 131,700, and SKSQUARE, increasing by 12,000 to close at 499,000.

Several companies experienced moderate declines, such as Shinsegae, which decreased by 12,500 to 311,000, and HYBE, which fell by 15,000 to settle at 256,000. Meanwhile, companies like KakaoBank and HITEJINRO remained stable, with no change in their closing prices.

Overall, the day's trading highlighted the volatility within the KOSPI 200 index, as investors navigated the varied performances across different sectors.