Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a major stock index on the Korea Stock Exchange, witnessed several stocks closing on a high note. Notable performers included Hanwha Engine, which saw a substantial increase of 6,300 KRW to close at 60,600 KRW, and HDHMS, which rose by 34,300 KRW to close at 230,000 KRW.

According to Yonhap News Agency, OCI Holdings also experienced a noteworthy rise, closing at 298,500 KRW with an increase of 25,500 KRW. HyundaiMtr's stock increased by 19,000 KRW, ending the day at 546,000 KRW. LG Energy Solution marked a prominent gain of 49,000 KRW, closing at 478,000 KRW.

Other stocks such as MiwonComcl, KCC, and Hyundai STEEL also showed upward movements. MiwonComcl rose by 300 KRW to 140,900 KRW, KCC increased by 1,000 KRW to 555,000 KRW, and Hyundai STEEL appreciated by 1,850 KRW to 40,350 KRW. SeAH Steel Holdings and Taihan Cable and Solution registered gains as well, closing at 214,500 KRW and 41,550 KRW respectively.

However, not all stocks followed the upward trend. SKBP and AMOREPACIFIC Holdings experienced declines, with SKBP dropping by 1,000 KRW to 102,000 KRW, and AMOREPACIFIC Holdings decreasing by 100 KRW to 27,600 KRW. Other decliners included Hyundai MandF INS, SBHC, and MIRAE ASSET SEC.

Despite the mixed performance, the overall sentiment on the Korea Stock Exchange remained positive as several major stocks contributed to the gains in the KOSPI 200 index.