Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced notable declines across various companies, with several major firms seeing significant drops in their closing prices. Among the companies listed, Samsung Biologics and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries recorded some of the most substantial decreases, with Samsung Biologics falling by 76,000 to close at 1,530,000, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries dropping by 18,500 to finish at 48,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, a few companies managed to see gains despite the overall downward trend. POSCO Future M and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. were among the exceptions, with POSCO Future M increasing by 5,500 to reach 214,500 and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. rising by 7,000 to close at 412,500.

Other notable declines included LG Corp., which fell by 4,200 to 84,800, and Shinsegae, which dropped by 28,000 to 309,000. Additionally, notable decreases were observed in Nongshim, down by 8,500 to 367,000, and DB Insurance, which decreased by 8,700 to 164,200.

In contrast, GS Retail managed to register a gain, rising by 850 to close at 22,100, providing a slight offset to the widespread decreases. Overall, the KOSPI 200 index reflected a challenging trading session for many companies, with a few exceptions that managed to defy the prevailing trends.