Seoul:The KOSPI 200 index closed with several notable declines among major companies. LS ELECTRIC saw a significant drop, closing at 155,700 won, down by 21,500 won. Hanchem and Mobis also experienced losses, with their stock prices falling to 231,500 won and 337,500 won, respectively, marking declines of 17,000 won and 21,000 won.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies such as KumhoPetrochem, DWS, and HMM reported decreases in their stock prices. KumhoPetrochem closed at 114,300 won, down by 2,400 won, while DWS and HMM saw their prices fall by 150 won each, ending at 21,950 won and 23,200 won, respectively.

LG Innotek and Samsung Heavy Industries were among the biggest losers, with LG Innotek dropping by 40,500 won to 401,000 won, and Samsung Heavy Industries falling by 780 won to 18,170 won. HANWHA AEROSPACE also experienced a significant decline, closing at 824,000 won, down by 18,000 won.

Despite the general downward trend, a few companies recorded gains. COWAY's stock price increased by 1,900 won to 105,000 won, while LG Uplus saw a rise of 370 won, closing at 15,070 won. KT and G experienced a substantial gain, with its stock price increasing by 7,200 won to 189,000 won.

Overall, the market saw mixed performances with more companies reporting losses than gains.