Seoul: The KOSPI 200 closed with a varied performance on Monday, as several major stocks experienced declines, while a few others recorded gains. The main Korea Stock Exchange reported changes in the closing prices of KOSPI 200 stocks, reflecting a mixed trading day in the market.

According to Yonhap News Agency, significant declines were observed in stocks such as HyundaiMtr, which fell by KRW 11,000 to close at KRW 506,000, and SamyangFood, which decreased by KRW 48,000 to a closing price of KRW 1,038,000. Other notable declines included Nongshim, which dropped by KRW 7,500, closing at KRW 361,500, and ISUSPECIALTYCHEMICAL, which decreased by KRW 3,400 to finish at KRW 89,500.

Despite the downward trends, some stocks showed gains. SKSQUARE rose by KRW 28,000, closing at KRW 562,000. SeAH Steel Holdings and Hanwha also saw increases, rising by KRW 8,600 and KRW 1,600, closing at KRW 159,600 and KRW 123,700 respectively.

Overall, the market displayed a mix of declines and gains across various sectors, indicating a day of fluctuating investor sentiment on the main Korea Stock Exchange.