Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a widespread downturn as most listed companies reported declines in their closing prices. Among the notable downturns, SamsungF and MIns closed at 470,000, a decrease of 15,500, while LGCHEM saw a decrease of 9,500, closing at 263,500.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other significant decliners included SamyangFood, which fell by 15,000 to reach a closing price of 1,476,000, and KIH, which decreased by 6,100, closing at 154,200. NCsoft and CJ CheilJedang also experienced declines, closing at 212,000 and 252,500 respectively.

Despite the overall downward trend, a few companies reported gains. GS increased by 2,300, closing at 55,500, while KCC rose by 15,500 to reach 388,000. LIG Nex1 and LG Corp. also recorded gains, closing at 611,000 and 82,700 respectively.

The market observed mixed results in other sectors. Hanwha Ocean and DAEWOONG PHARM maintained their previous closing prices, while TKG Huchems and KDHC experienced slight increases, closing at 17,280 and 92,100 respectively.