Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced a significant downturn as numerous companies registered declines in their closing prices. Market participants observed a widespread decrease across the board, affecting various sectors.
According to Yonhap News Agency, TKG Huchems saw its price drop by 380 to close at 17,270. JB Financial Group experienced a decrease of 1,350, settling at 21,750. DAEWOONG PHARM's closing price fell by 4,400 to reach 142,800. HYUNDAIDEPTST recorded a decline of 1,700, ending at 69,000, while KIH was down by 9,200, closing at 133,800.
Other notable declines included KDHC, which dropped 3,500 to close at 83,000, and GS, which fell by 2,500, ending at 46,800. LIG Nex1 saw a decrease of 36,000, closing at 592,000. Misto Holdings dropped by 100, finishing at 35,850, and HYUNDAIGLOVIS was down by 500, reaching 147,000.
HANAFINANCIALGR experienced a drop of 3,100, closing at 82,300, and HANWHA LIFE decreased by 150, ending at 3,330. AMOREPACIFIC recorded a decline of 3,200, finishing at 131,500. FOOSUNG saw a decrease of 230, closing at 4,605. SK Innovation faced a significant drop of 5,900, settling at 102,000.
Youngpoong's closing price decreased by 1,800 to reach 40,700, while KCC fell by 19,500, ending at 350,500. SKBP experienced a decline of 4,900, closing at 93,800, and SBHC dropped by 600, finishing at 30,750. POONGSAN saw a notable decrease of 25,300, closing at 135,500.
Nongshim recorded a drop of 4,000, ending at 383,000, and LOTTE Fine Chem decreased by 2,200, closing at 40,800. SGBC saw a decline of 3,700, finishing at 62,900, while Shinsegae dropped by 3,300, ending at 168,500. HYUNDAI STEEL fell by 1,500, closing at 34,200.
GCH Corp experienced a decrease of 850, ending at 15,150, and COSMOCHEM also fell by 850, closing at 15,590. POSCO Holdings saw a significant drop of 18,000, finishing at 290,500. LOTTE recorded a decline of 1,300, closing at 26,850. DB INSURANCE fell by 5,500, ending at 122,500.
SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD. experienced a decline of 11,000, closing at 190,000. NHIS saw a decrease of 1,540, finishing at 18,660, and GS E and C dropped by 570, ending at 18,780. KPIC fell by 3,100, closing at 99,300, while SamsungElec decreased by 2,500, ending at 68,900.
DongwonInd experienced a decline of 2,200, closing at 43,650, and MIRAE ASSET SEC fell by 1,170, ending at 17,920. SKC recorded a drop of 4,600, closing at 96,600, while GC Corp saw a decrease of 7,900, ending at 137,400. LS experienced a decline of 11,300, closing at 162,000.
Overall, the market experienced a broad-based decline, reflecting a challenging trading session for the KOSPI 200 index.