Seoul: Friday's closing prices on the Korea Stock Exchange revealed a mixed performance among KOSPI 200 stocks. Notably, Poongsan and KEPCO E and C emerged as significant gainers in the trading session. Poongsan saw an increase of 19,400 KRW, closing at 107,000 KRW, while KEPCO E and C rose by 14,400 KRW, ending at 104,100 KRW.

According to Yonhap News Agency, several major stocks experienced declines. SK hynix remained unchanged at 235,500 KRW. Youngpoong fell by 1,000 KRW to 41,750 KRW, and Hyundai Engineering and Construction decreased by 2,600 KRW to 73,600 KRW. Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance dropped by 2,500 KRW, closing at 436,500 KRW. Hanwha declined by 5,500 KRW to 88,800 KRW, and KCC witnessed a decrease of 7,500 KRW, closing at 315,000 KRW.

Other notable movements included Kogas, which went up by 500 KRW to 38,800 KRW. On the downside, CJ fell by 4,800 KRW to 146,000 KRW, and SK Biopharmaceuticals decreased by 3,200 KRW to 90,300 KRW. Among the larger declines, SeAH Steel Holdings dropped by 7,500 KRW to 223,500 KRW, and Miwon Commercial fell by 6,900 KRW, closing at 177,900 KRW.