Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index showcased a mixed performance as several major companies experienced notable fluctuations in their stock prices. Leading the gains, Kumho Petrochem closed at 140,500, witnessing an increase of 9,100. Meanwhile, Hanwha Aerospace saw a slight decline, closing at 1,248,000, down by 1,000.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Epis Holding experienced a substantial rise, closing at 485,000 with an increase of 20,500. S-1 also saw an uptick, closing at 69,900 with an increase of 600. Hanchem marked a rise, ending the day at 286,500, up by 10,000. Meanwhile, DWS closed at 23,300, marking an increase of 450.

KEPCO and Samsung Securities both saw positive movements, closing at 39,400 and 122,400, up by 2,500 and 9,700 respectively. SK Telecom's shares increased by 4,700, ending at 102,800. Hyundai Elevator saw a rise, closing at 83,100 with an increase of 1,900. Hankuk Carbon also experienced a slight gain, closing at 35,750, up by 350.

Coway and Shinsegae reported significant gains, closing at 93,700 and 578,000, up by 5,500 and 83,500 respectively. POSCO DX and Lotte Shopping closed on a positive note, with POSCO DX at 31,950, up by 2,300, and Lotte Shopping at 163,100, up by 10,000. IBK saw a minor increase, ending at 20,400, up by 100.

Hyundai Department Store and LG CNS both closed higher, ending at 119,800 and 80,200, up by 16,000 and 9,000 respectively. Woori Financial Group saw a slight increase, closing at 30,400, up by 300. SeAH Steel Holdings and Daewoong ended the day on a positive note, closing at 170,900 and 20,300, up by 3,000 and 600 respectively.

Taekwang Industrial saw a rise, closing at 1,013,000 with an increase of 44,000. KDHC and HD-Hyundai Marine Engine ended higher, closing at 72,900 and 76,500, up by 1,000 and 2,700 respectively. GS marked an increase, closing at 75,400, up by 1,500. LIG Defense and Aerospace also saw significant gains, closing at 862,000, up by 29,000.

Misto Holdings experienced a slight decline, closing at 39,050, down by 100. Hanwha Engine and Hyundai Glovis saw gains, closing at 72,600 and 233,500, up by 3,000 and 23,000 respectively. Hana Financial Group and Hanwha Life closed higher, ending at 119,400 and 5,450, up by 3,800 and 150 respectively.

AmorePacific and Hanmi Semiconductor marked increases, closing at 117,300 and 332,500, up by 1,200 and 45,000 respectively. Kiwoom saw a substantial rise, ending at 410,000, up by 46,500. Foosung and SK Innovation also closed higher, at 12,380 and 118,800, up by 1,200 and 3,300 respectively. Poongsan and KB Financial Group saw gains, closing at 85,500 and 155,800, up by 1,000 and 4,100 respectively. Youngone Corp and CS Wind finished higher, closing at 84,700 and 51,000, up by 200 and 1,500 respectively.