Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed significant declines with several companies experiencing downward trends in their closing prices. Notable among these were Hanwha Aerospace, whose shares fell by 97,000 to close at 1,227,000, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which saw a decrease of 33,000 to finish at 55,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other major companies also registered declines. Samsung Epis Holdings' shares dropped by 26,000, closing at 581,000, while Mobis saw a fall of 15,000, ending at 433,500. Lotte Chemical Corporation also faced a notable decrease, losing 9,800 and closing at 75,600.

The report further highlighted that Hanchem and LS were among those with significant declines. Hanchem's shares decreased by 7,000 to end at 278,000, whereas LS saw a decline of 8,500, closing at 224,500. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. also experienced a fall, with shares dropping by 6,000 to close at 385,500.

Despite the overall downtrend, a few companies saw gains. GC Corp's shares rose by 6,200, closing at 170,000, while Youngone Corp experienced an increase of 5,100, finishing at 92,800. KDHC and Kumhotire also recorded gains, closing at 109,900 and 6,220, respectively.

The trading session concluded with mixed results, as some companies maintained their previous closing prices. Hyundai Elevator and DWS showed no change, closing at 96,200 and 29,550, respectively.