Seoul: Wednesday's closing prices on the Korea Stock Exchange reflected mixed performances for KOSPI 200 stocks. The trading session saw significant price shifts among various companies, with notable changes in both directions.
According to Yonhap News Agency, SK Telecom's shares fell by 400 KRW to close at 56,100 KRW, while Hyundai Elevator experienced a significant drop of 2,600 KRW, finishing at 83,300 KRW. Conversely, Korea Aerospace saw an increase of 2,300 KRW, closing at 92,200 KRW. Kumho Tire and Hanon Systems also posted gains, with increases of 130 KRW and 120 KRW, respectively.
Samsung SDS experienced a decrease, closing at 173,900 KRW, down by 4,300 KRW. SK's stock price fell by 4,000 KRW to 210,500 KRW. Coway and POSCO DX, however, reported positive movements, with increases of 1,300 KRW and 1,250 KRW, respectively.
The session also saw Lotte Shopping and IBK experiencing declines, with Lotte Shopping down by 400 KRW and IBK by 100 KRW. On the other hand, DONGSUH and PanOcean registered gains, closing higher by 500 KRW and 95 KRW, respectively.
Samsung E and A and Samsung C and T shares decreased by 350 KRW and 200 KRW, respectively. Meanwhile, Samsung Card saw an uptick, closing at 53,400 KRW, up by 400 KRW. Cheil Worldwide's stock remained unchanged.
Other significant movements included LOTTE WELLFOOD and KT, both down by 900 KRW, while Kogas saw a substantial rise of 2,050 KRW. LG Display and Doosan Enerbility also experienced gains, with increases of 100 KRW and 800 KRW, respectively.
NAVER and Kakao faced declines, with NAVER down by 3,500 KRW and Kakao by 1,500 KRW. LG H and H and KIWOOM reported positive movements, both gaining 500 KRW. NCsoft recorded a decline of 6,800 KRW, closing at 198,700 KRW.
The trading day concluded with mixed results, reflecting the dynamic nature of the stock market.