Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index reflected a mixed performance with notable gains in the financial and technology sectors. While some companies experienced significant upticks, others saw declines in their stock values.

According to Yonhap News Agency, notable gains were observed in the financial sector, with Meritz Financial rising by 1,700 to close at 113,400. iM Financial Group also experienced an increase, up by 200 to 19,300. In the technology sector, Samsung Biologics and Samsung Life reported significant increases of 15,000 and 15,500, closing at 1,485,000 and 265,000 respectively. Additionally, SK Square saw a substantial boost, climbing by 150,000 to 991,000.

Conversely, several companies faced declines. Emart fell by 800 to 105,900, while NAVER and NC saw decreases of 2,000 and 3,000, closing at 209,000 and 267,500 respectively. Among others, Doosan Robotics and Lotte experienced downturns, with Doosan Robotics dropping by 2,400 to 107,800 and Lotte falling by 500 to 30,050.

Other companies showed stability or minor fluctuations. KOLMAR KOREA and Paradise remained unchanged, while companies like LG Uplus and KTandG recorded modest gains of 150 and 1,300, respectively. Meanwhile, Kangwonland and GC Corp. experienced slight declines of 250 and 10, respectively.