Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw varied movements with notable performances in the technology and steel sectors. Companies like MiwonComcl and TCC STEEL experienced gains, while others such as SeAH Steel Holdings and DL faced declines, reflecting a mixed trading session.
According to Yonhap News Agency, MiwonComcl's shares rose by 400 to close at 160,700, showcasing a positive movement in the index. TCC STEEL also saw a significant increase, closing at 20,250, up by 1,970. In contrast, SeAH Steel Holdings experienced a drop, closing 5,000 points down at 191,900. Similarly, DL faced a decline, closing at 40,300, down by 5,700.
Other companies in the index also showed varied results. POSCO FUTURE M and POSCO Holdings both experienced upward movements, with POSCO FUTURE M closing 12,500 points higher at 162,900, and POSCO Holdings gaining 11,000 points to end at 306,500. Conversely, Samsung Electronics saw a decrease, ending at 71,000, down by 800 points, while Samsung SDI CO.,LTD. increased by 7,000 to close at 225,000.
Additional companies such as LG Corp. and Daewoong also faced declines, closing at 76,000 and 22,100, down by 1,000 and 100, respectively. In the consumer sector, LotteChilsung and Shinsegae experienced declines, closing at 126,100 and 165,300, down by 3,800 and 6,000, respectively. Meanwhile, Nongshim and HtlShilla remained unchanged at 383,500 and 50,600.
The day's trading saw a blend of gains and losses, illustrating the market's diverse performance across different sectors.