Seoul: The closing prices for the KOSPI 200 stocks on the main Korea Stock Exchange showed varied movements on Thursday. Several companies experienced notable gains, while others saw declines in their stock prices.

According to Yonhap News Agency, among the top performers of the day, Samsung F and M Insurance saw a significant increase, closing at 445,500 KRW, up by 20,000 KRW. KIA Corporation also experienced a notable rise, ending the day at 93,100 KRW, an increase of 3,500 KRW. Other companies such as Doosan and SK hynix also reported increases, closing at 549,000 KRW and 224,500 KRW, respectively.

Conversely, some stocks saw a decline. Hanwha's stock decreased by 2,700 KRW, closing at 90,700 KRW. DL also experienced a drop, closing at 48,500 KRW, down by 1,400 KRW. The stock for Hyundai Engineering and Construction fell by 800 KRW, closing at 68,000 KRW.

The stock of Kogas decreased by 250 KRW to close at 40,350 KRW, while Daewoong's stock declined by 450 KRW, ending at 27,550 KRW. Meanwhile, Lotte saw a decrease of 500 KRW, closing at 30,950 KRW. Despite these declines, the overall performance of the KOSPI 200 index remained stable with several stocks posting gains.