Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a mixed performance as trading closed, with notable shifts in several companies' stock prices. Among the gainers, SK hynix and LG Chem led the way with significant increases.

According to Yonhap News Agency, SK hynix experienced an impressive rise, closing at 938,000 won, marking an increase of 102,000 won. LG Chem also saw a substantial gain, closing at 311,000 won, up by 11,000 won. Other companies like TaekwangInd and KIA Corp. also reported increases, with TaekwangInd closing at 1,178,000 won, an increase of 14,000 won, and KIA Corp. closing at 161,000 won, up by 7,600 won.

Meanwhile, POSCO International and Hyundai Steel reported declines. POSCO International's shares dropped by 800 won to close at 75,800 won, while Hyundai Steel saw a decrease of 200 won, closing at 36,700 won. HankukCarbon also experienced a drop, closing at 42,600 won, down by 2,150 won.

Other companies such as Lotte Wellfood, KT, and CJ CheilJedang saw gains. Lotte Wellfood's stock rose by 3,100 won to close at 113,400 won, KT increased by 1,300 won to close at 60,800 won, and CJ CheilJedang closed at 194,800 won, up by 4,800 won.

The overall market activity highlighted a day of varied results, reflecting different trends across sectors within the KOSPI 200 index.