Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index showed a predominantly downward trend as several major stocks closed lower on Wednesday. The closing prices of stocks traded on the main Korea Stock Exchange revealed declines across various sectors, with only a few exceptions that saw an upward movement. According to Yonhap News Agency, among the notable decliners, HANALL BIOPHARMA closed at 35,700 KRW, down by 1,600 KRW. Kogas saw a significant drop, ending at 33,150 KRW, down by 7,650 KRW, while SamsungF and MIns recorded a decrease of 21,500 KRW, closing at 413,500 KRW. LG Energy Solution also experienced a decline, closing at 389,000 KRW, down by 8,000 KRW. In contrast, a few stocks managed to buck the trend. KakaoBank saw a modest increase, ending at 24,000 KRW, up by 550 KRW. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries recorded a rise of 6,000 KRW, closing at 219,000 KRW. NCsoft and KT and G also showed positive movement, closing at 240,500 KRW and 123,400 KRW, respectively, with gains of 1,500 KRW and 500 KRW. The broader market, however , was marked by declines in several sectors, including technology and chemicals. SKBP fell by 1,700 KRW to close at 102,900 KRW, while SK ie technology dropped by 1,200 KRW, ending at 25,350 KRW. NAVER and POSCO INTERNATIONAL also saw significant declines, closing at 202,500 KRW and 40,500 KRW, respectively. The impact of these movements reflects investor sentiment amid ongoing market conditions, with fluctuations observed across various industries within the KOSPI 200 index.