Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a downturn on Thursday as several major stocks faced declining prices on the Korea Stock Exchange. Among the notable shifts, Hyundai Motor saw a significant drop, closing at 531,000 KRW, a decrease of 25,000 KRW. Similarly, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. ended the day at 695,000 KRW, down by 17,000 KRW.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies also faced declines. GS E and C's share price fell by 3,650 KRW, closing at 38,050 KRW, while SK hynix dropped 7,000 KRW to finish at 1,286,000 KRW. The construction sector was also affected, with Hyundai Engineering and Construction closing at 161,800 KRW, down by 6,800 KRW.

Conversely, some stocks saw gains. Doosan Robotics recorded an increase of 8,000 KRW, closing at 110,200 KRW, and DN Automotive rose by 5,250 KRW to 48,050 KRW. Other gainers included ISUPETASYS, which increased by 4,300 KRW, reaching a closing price of 150,300 KRW.

While many stocks faced declines, several industries showed resilience with marginal increases. Hanwha Life saw a rise of 800 KRW, closing at 127,900 KRW, and Hanwha ended the day at 133,400 KRW, up by 900 KRW. The energy and automotive sectors were among the few areas that displayed positive movement amid the broader market downturn.