Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index reflected a downturn in closing prices as several major stocks experienced declines. COSMAX closed at 210,500, down 11,500, while HL MANDO registered a decrease with a closing price of 57,100, down 800. Samsung Biologics also saw a decline, closing at 1,470,000, down 3,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Doosan Bobcat and Netmarble were among the companies that recorded losses, with Doosan Bobcat closing at 72,000, down 2,500, and Netmarble at 49,650, down 1,650. Krafton also faced a significant decrease, closing at 265,000, down 12,500. Despite the overall trend, HD Hyundai managed an increase, closing at 310,500, up 9,500.

HD Hyundai Electric saw a decline, closing at 1,252,000, down 8,000. MIWON SC recorded a rise, closing at 122,500, up 1,100. Orion and Hanwha Systems ended the day at 143,600 and 117,300, respectively, both marking declines. APR experienced a notable drop, closing at 424,500, down 26,500.

BGF Retail, Hyosung TNC, and HS Hyosung Advanced also faced downturns, closing at 132,000, 518,000, and 269,500, respectively. HanilCMT ended at 17,450, while SKBS closed at 43,050, both experiencing declines. Despite the market trend, HYBE showed a positive movement, closing at 263,000, up 10,500.

SK ie technology, DL E and C, and kakaopay each saw decreases, closing at 26,400, 99,000, and 55,700, respectively. SKSQUARE displayed growth, closing at 841,000, up 11,000, while HDHMS and ECOPRO MAT closed at 265,500 and 80,300, respectively, both down from their previous prices.

ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL and SK Innovation recorded decreases, closing at 121,500 and 146,200, respectively. POONGSAN, KBFinancialGroup, and Youngone Corp also saw declines, with closing prices at 99,200, 160,500, and 82,900, respectively. CSWIND and KOLON IND ended the day with declines, closing at 71,600 and 94,100, respectively.

HanmiPharm faced a significant decline, closing at 460,000, down 23,000. SD Biosensor and iM Financial Group managed slight increases, closing at 8,420 and 19,100, respectively. Meritz Financial, BNK Financial Group, and emart experienced declines, closing at 111,700, 18,730, and 106,700, respectively.