Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a downward trend as several prominent companies reported decreases in their closing prices. Hyundai Elevator ended at 79,600, down by 2,300, while Samsung SDS closed at 163,100, marking a decrease of 5,100. Korea Aerospace, however, saw an upward movement, closing at 112,500, an increase of 1,300. Kumho Tire finished at 5,160, down by 150.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Securities closed at 77,800, down 2,600, and Lotte Chemical Corp saw a decline of 3,900, ending at 80,600. Mobis reported a closing price of 288,500, down by 5,500, and HMM ended at 18,750, a decrease of 490. Hyundai WIA's closing price was 54,100, down 1,500, while HDC Holdings finished at 16,760, down by 500. Hanwha Aerospace reported a significant drop, closing at 921,000, down 58,000.

S-1 saw a decline to 72,600, down by 2,600, and Kumho Petrochemical ended at 115,900, down 4,200. Hanon Systems closed at 3,605, down 200. SK reported a closing price of 263,500, a decrease of 4,500, and Lotte Shopping finished at 73,000, down by 100. IBK ended at 20,050, a decline of 450, while Coway's closing price was 86,900, down by 1,400. POSCO DX closed at 25,050, down 800, and LG Display ended at 12,130, a decrease of 780.

Kiwoom reported a significant drop, closing at 274,000, down 19,500. Hanwha Ocean finished at 127,800, down by 3,100, while DWEC closed at 3,395, down 90. Hanatour Service saw a slight decline, ending at 46,450, down 50. Cosmax closed at 155,800, marking a decrease of 3,000, and HD Hyundai Infracore finished at 13,540, down by 520. Kangwonland, however, saw a rise, closing at 17,390, up by 90.

HANMISemi reported a significant drop, closing at 121,700, down by 10,600. NAVER ended at 249,000, a decrease of 6,000, and Kakao's closing price was 57,500, down by 3,200. POSCO International finished at 52,000, down 1,400, while Samyang Food saw a decrease of 13,000, closing at 1,372,000. CJ CheilJedang closed at 221,500, down by 5,000, and KEPCO KPS ended at 50,600, marking a decrease of 2,800.

NCsoft reported a closing price of 224,500, down 2,500. LG H and H finished at 281,000, down by 8,000, while KEPCO E and C closed at 88,600, a decline of 4,600. L and F ended at 125,400, down 1,800, and Daewoong Pharm finished at 169,400, down by 2,900. Hyundai Rotem saw a significant decline, closing at 187,300, down 9,500.