Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed notable movements as several companies recorded significant price changes. Prominent among the gainers were HD Hyundai and SK hynix, which saw substantial increases in their stock prices.
According to Yonhap News Agency, HD Hyundai's shares surged by 30,900, bringing the price up to 212,500. SK hynix followed suit with an impressive jump of 25,000, closing at 535,000. Other notable risers included Hyundai Engineering and Construction, which increased by 2,500 to reach 69,100, and Hanwha, which climbed 12,400 to end at 107,200.
Additionally, Amorepacific's stock rose by 1,100, closing at 119,800, while KakaoBank and KakaoPay also saw increases of 450 and 1,100, respectively. Meanwhile, SK Innovation experienced a decline, dropping 3,500 to settle at 131,300. Other decliners included Kolmar Korea, which fell by 400 to 74,800, and Ecopro Mat, which decreased by 1,600 to close at 66,200.
Overall, the KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixed yet predominantly positive trend, with gains overshadowing the declines.