Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a significant benchmark index comprising major companies on the Korea Stock Exchange, showcased mixed performance in its closing prices on Wednesday. Key stocks experienced variations, with some witnessing price increases while others faced declines.
According to Yonhap News Agency, several prominent companies experienced notable changes. KCC's stock price rose by 500 KRW to close at 438,500 KRW, while SKBP saw a decrease of 5,200 KRW, closing at 114,000 KRW. Asia Holdings and DWS both witnessed declines, with Asia Holdings dropping by 500 KRW to 286,500 KRW and DWS decreasing by 550 KRW to 24,650 KRW.
Samsung Epis Holding's stock price fell significantly by 17,000 KRW, closing at 615,000 KRW. Conversely, S-1 and Hanchem saw modest increases, with S-1 rising by 200 KRW to 79,500 KRW and Hanchem increasing by 500 KRW to 261,500 KRW. Mirae Asset Securities experienced a decline of 950 KRW, ending the day at 29,750 KRW, and SKC decreased by 3,000 KRW to 108,900 KRW.
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. saw its price decrease by 2,000 KRW, closing at 324,000 KRW. GS Retail experienced a minor drop of 150 KRW, ending at 20,950 KRW, while Isupetasys witnessed a significant decline of 5,500 KRW, closing at 107,000 KRW. KPIC, however, saw an increase of 600 KRW, ending at 157,500 KRW.
In other movements, Otoki's stock price fell by 4,000 KRW to 384,000 KRW, and GS E and C decreased by 290 KRW to 18,520 KRW. DN Automotive experienced a slight increase of 100 KRW, closing at 25,100 KRW. GC Corp's stock fell by 7,600 KRW, ending at 150,900 KRW.
Hyundai M and F Insurance saw a minor decrease of 200 KRW, closing at 27,550 KRW, while SBHC experienced a significant rise of 2,900 KRW, ending at 76,500 KRW. Taihan Cable and Solution faced a decrease of 1,050 KRW, closing at 26,900 KRW, and KEPCO KPS saw a decline of 1,900 KRW, ending at 58,000 KRW.
Among other notable changes, Hanwha Ocean's stock fell by 5,600 KRW to 141,500 KRW, and POSCO International dropped by 900 KRW, closing at 62,400 KRW. Samyang Food experienced a substantial decline of 23,000 KRW, ending at 1,200,000 KRW. CJ CheilJedang remained unchanged at 213,000 KRW.
Additional changes included LG H and H's decrease of 500 KRW to 269,500 KRW and Mobis's significant rise of 36,500 KRW, closing at 487,500 KRW. Kiwoom's stock decreased by 12,000 KRW, ending at 308,500 KRW, while Hanmi Semi saw a slight increase of 100 KRW, closing at 172,200 KRW.
LGChem experienced a decrease of 8,000 KRW, ending at 331,000 KRW, and Kogas saw a drop of 550 KRW, closing at 40,250 KRW. Hanall Biopharma's stock decreased by 4,000 KRW, ending at 45,500 KRW. Samsung F and M Insurance experienced a decline of 2,500 KRW, closing at 498,500 KRW.
Lastly, Kangwonland's stock saw a slight increase of 40 KRW, closing at 17,980 KRW, while Naver decreased by 5,500 KRW, ending at 238,500 KRW. NCsoft's price fell by 11,500 KRW, closing at 222,500 KRW, and Kakao experienced a decrease of 1,700 KRW, ending at 57,300 KRW. DWEC saw a decline of 255 KRW, closing at 4,765 KRW, while POSCO DX experienced an increase of 1,150 KRW, ending at 42,850 KRW. Korea Aerospace saw its stock decrease by 1,500 KRW, closing at 164,200 KRW.