Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a day of mixed performance, with several companies showing notable gains and others experiencing declines. Leading the gains were LIG Defense and Aerospace, which saw an increase of 45,000 to reach a closing price of 921,000. Other companies that posted significant increases include KIH and Samsung Biologics, with KIH rising by 4,000 to 261,000, and Samsung Biologics climbing by 4,000 to 1,605,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, notable losses were recorded by KIWOOM and KEPCO E and C, which saw declines of 5,000 and 4,000, respectively. KIWOOM closed at 443,000, while KEPCO E and C ended at 179,000. Other companies such as Daewoong Pharm and LG H and H also recorded decreases, with Daewoong Pharm down by 2,400 to 151,700, and LG H and H down by 3,500 to 251,500.

Despite the mixed results, some companies managed to post modest gains. JB Financial Group increased by 300 to 31,300, and LG Electronics also rose by 300 to 124,500. KEPCO KPS saw a slight increase of 100, closing at 59,800.

Several companies experienced small declines. Hanwha Life saw a decrease of 60, closing at 4,840, while Hanwha Ocean declined by 1,300 to 128,700. SK Innovation and Poongsan also faced losses, with SK Innovation down by 600 to 128,800, and Poongsan down by 1,100 to 100,800.