Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a range of movements as various companies experienced fluctuations in their closing prices. Among the significant gainers, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries saw an increase of 13,000, closing at 528,000, while SK Square rose by 4,000 to reach 205,500. HYBE and LGCHEM also registered gains, with HYBE closing at 268,000 after a rise of 2,000, and LGCHEM increasing by 3,500 to 281,500.

According to Yonhap News Agency, some companies faced declines, including KCC, which dropped by 12,000 to close at 372,000, and ECOPRO MAT, which decreased by 500 to 46,800. Other declines were noted in DL E and C, Hanssem, and LotteChilsung, with reductions of 1,100, 1,550, and 1,100 respectively.

Meanwhile, Woori Financial Group and Samsung SDS experienced upward trends. Woori Financial Group increased by 100, closing at 26,050, while Samsung SDS rose by 2,400 to end at 166,600. Additionally, notable gains were observed in Samyang Food, which surged by 29,000 to a closing price of 1,558,000.

The market also witnessed stability in several companies, such as LS and HS Hyosung Advanced, which remained unchanged at 167,000 and 180,100, respectively. Similarly, POSCO International held steady, closing at 48,450 without any change.