Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed performance, with several major stocks closing on a positive note. Notable gains were seen across various sectors, reflecting a range of increases in stock prices.

According to Yonhap News Agency, significant gains were recorded for companies like Korea Zinc, which surged by 53,000 to close at 999,000. LG Innotek rose by 15,500, ending at 422,000, while Hanwha Aerospace increased by 17,000 to reach 905,000. Samsung SDS also saw an improvement, climbing 3,600 to close at 203,500.

In addition to these gains, SK Telecom and KEPCO experienced modest increases, with SK Telecom up by 100 to 78,500 and KEPCO rising by 500, ending the day at 29,100. Companies such as S-Oil and Hyundai WIA also posted gains, with S-Oil up 2,500 to 156,200 and Hyundai WIA increasing by 3,450 to 52,100.

However, not all stocks fared well. F and F saw a decrease of 1,800, closing at 71,000, while SamsungHvyInd fell by 100 to 18,300. Other companies like KumhoTire and Hanwha Ocean also experienced declines, with KumhoTire dropping 160 to 5,940 and Hanwha Ocean down by 800 to 64,200.