Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a mixed session with stock prices showing varied movements among South Korea's top companies. Notable fluctuations were observed in both upward and downward directions, reflecting the dynamic nature of the market.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Poongsan's stock rose to 115,800, marking an increase of 1,100. In contrast, Hanmi Pharm saw a decrease of 1,000, bringing its price down to 593,000. KB Financial Group experienced a significant drop of 6,300, settling at 159,000. Meanwhile, Hankook Tire and Technology's shares decreased by 3,000, ending at 72,900.
Kolmar Korea's stock price increased by 1,300, reaching 76,300. Conversely, Hanjin KAL faced a substantial decline of 16,200, resulting in a new price of 156,300. Chong Kun Dang's shares saw a modest rise of 600, bringing the price to 93,400. DoubleU Games experienced a decrease of 1,500, closing at 53,000.
Cosmax's stock increased by 1,000 to reach 190,000, while HL Mando saw a minor decrease of 300, ending at 62,800. Samsung Biologics experienced an increase of 12,000, elevating its price to 1,778,000. Doosan Bobcat's shares rose by 800, reaching 65,000. On the other hand, Netmarble's stock decreased by 1,700, settling at 52,600.
Krafton's shares fell by 5,500, ending at 248,500. HD Hyundai experienced a downturn of 3,000, resulting in a closing price of 292,500. HD Hyundai Electric saw a significant drop of 61,000, bringing its price down to 1,050,000. Miwon SC's stock decreased by 2,700, settling at 131,200. Orion witnessed a decline of 2,400, ending at 133,400.
APR experienced a decrease of 4,500, reaching 312,500. BGF Retail's shares fell by 4,600, closing at 124,800. SKCHEM saw a slight increase of 500, bringing its stock to 68,800. KCC experienced a significant decline of 29,000, ending at 651,000. SKBP's shares rose by 2,100, reaching 119,800.
HiteJinro saw a minor decrease of 190, settling at 17,770. CJ Logistics experienced a decline of 2,500, resulting in a closing price of 132,000. Hyosung TNC's stock rose by 7,500, reaching 425,500. HS Hyosung Advanced saw a decrease of 7,000, ending at 251,000. Hanil Cement remained unchanged at 18,210.
SKBS experienced a decline of 900, settling at 48,950. Hyundai Autoever's shares decreased by 4,000, ending at 501,000. Kakao Bank saw a minor decrease of 750, bringing its price down to 27,150. HYBE experienced a decline of 3,500, settling at 387,500. SK ie technology saw a decrease of 550, ending at 27,100.
DL E and C's shares fell by 2,300, closing at 51,100. Kakao Pay experienced a decline of 1,400, reaching 66,900. SK Square saw a significant decrease of 34,000, resulting in a closing price of 645,000. HDHMS's stock increased by 600, reaching 184,300. Ecopro Mat saw a rise of 1,700, bringing its price to 71,900. Doosan Robotics experienced a decrease of 3,900, ending at 106,500. Lastly, ISU Specialty Chemical's shares rose by 8,400, closing at 115,200.