Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a varied trading session with several major stocks witnessing declines while others managed to post gains. Among the notable losers, Samsung Electronics Mechanical fell sharply by 84,000 points to close at 1,370,000, and LG Innotek decreased by 41,000 points, ending the day at 545,000. In contrast, KEPCO E and C saw a significant rise of 20,300 points, closing at 142,600, and Shinsegae rose by 8,000 points, reaching 404,500.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the trading session highlighted a downward trend for a number of stocks. DB Insurance dropped by 5,100 points to reach 187,300, and LG Corp. fell by 5,600 points to close at 118,900. Meanwhile, Korea Zinc saw a decline of 11,000 points, ending at 1,213,000, and Hyundai Steel experienced a gain of 450 points, closing at 32,850.

Other stocks like Hanmi Science gained 3,500 points, closing at 57,700, while LG Energy Solution recorded a loss of 14,000 points, ending at 348,500. Additionally, HDKSOE decreased by 5,000 points to close at 346,500, and POSCO Future M fell by 2,000 points, finishing at 180,600.

The mixed performance of the KOSPI 200 reflects the dynamic market conditions and varying investor sentiments influencing the trading of major companies.