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The KOSPI 200 index displayed a varied performance as several companies witnessed fluctuations in their stock prices. KIA Corp. experienced a decline, closing at 158,400, down by 1,600. Meanwhile, Hankook Tire and Technology saw an increase, closing at 64,200, up by 600.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Kolmar Korea's shares rose to 88,000 with an increase of 1,000. HanjinKal, however, observed a decrease to 115,400, down by 1,400. In the pharmaceutical sector, Chongkundang recorded an uptick to 87,900, rising by 700, whereas Samsung Biologics faced a significant drop, closing at 1,514,000, down by 47,000.

Cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax reported an increase, closing at 218,500, up by 1,000. HL Mando's stock decreased to 53,400, down by 1,100. Doosan Bobcat experienced a positive change, ending at 73,800, up by 900.

The gaming company Krafton saw its stock rise to 266,500, up by 1,000, while HD Hyundai‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¾ ¢s stock surged significantly, closing at 280,000, up by 15,500. HD Hyundai Electric also enjoyed a substantial increase, ending at 1,129,000, up by 39,000.

In the food and beverage sector, Orion's shares rose to 145,500, up by 8,400. Meanwhile, Hanwha Systems recorded a decrease, closing at 130,100, down by 4,000. Retailer BGF Retail noted a slight increase, closing at 133,400, up by 200.

SKChem's stock also rose to 58,400, up by 200, while Hyosung TNC's shares fell to 530,000, down by 1,000. HS Hyosung Advanced saw an increase to 235,500, up by 1,500.

HanilCMT's stock saw a minor decrease, ending at 16,910, down by 70. SKBS experienced an increase, closing at 44,150, up by 300. Hyundai Autoever's shares fell significantly to 440,000, down by 4,500.

KakaoBank's stock rose to 25,100, up by 450, while HYBE experienced a decrease, closing at 246,500, down by 3,500. SK ie technology's shares fell to 26,900, down by 1,250.

D L E and C observed a decrease, ending at 97,600, down by 400, while KakaoPay's stock fell to 56,100, down by 700. SKSquare recorded a significant increase, closing at 728,000, up by 8,000.

HDHMS shares fell to 228,000, down by 4,500, and Ecopro Mat recorded a decrease, closing at 77,900, down by 4,900. Misto Holdings noted a slight increase, ending at 41,750, up by 50.

Hanwha Engine's stock rose to 70,100, up by 2,600, while Hyundai Glovis faced a decrease, closing at 230,000, down by 5,500. Hana Financial Group's shares rose to 120,900, up by 1,400.

Hanwha Life saw a small increase, ending at 4,850, up by 10. Amorepacific's stock rose to 132,200, up by 1,000. KEPCO E and C experienced a significant increase, closing at 189,200, up by 8,800.

Youngone Holdings witnessed an increase, ending at 217,000, up by 4,500. Hitejinro saw a minor decrease, closing at 17,110, down by 40.