Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a mixed performance, with several major companies experiencing notable declines in their stock prices. Among the top decliners, APR saw a significant drop of 18,000, closing at 318,000. Meanwhile, Samsung Life also faced a substantial decrease, with its shares falling by 4,000 to 222,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other notable declines included Daewoong Pharm, which decreased by 4,300 to 149,300, and Sanil Electric, which fell by 3,500 to 134,000. Hankuk Carbon saw a reduction of 3,550, closing at 42,700, while POSCO Holdings decreased by 3,500 to 345,500.

While several stocks faced declines, there were also some positive movements. SamsungElec recorded an increase of 3,400, closing at 196,500, and Korea Aerospace rose by 3,200 to 186,300. Coway also saw a positive movement, with its stock price increasing by 5,400 to 77,800.

Despite the mixed performance, certain sectors showed resilience. LG Display experienced a rise of 320, closing at 11,270, and Kakao saw an increase of 1,550, ending at 46,400. HD-Hyundai Marine Engine also saw a positive change, with its stock price increasing by 1,300 to 75,500.

The overall movement of the KOSPI 200 reflects varying market conditions, with declines in several key companies and gains in others. The diverse performance across different sectors highlights the ongoing volatility and investor sentiment in the market.