Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index saw a mixture of gains and losses as markets closed, with LIG Defense and Aerospace emerging as a standout performer by recording a significant increase. The company's stock price surged by 28,000 points to close at 788,000, marking it as one of the top gainers in the session. Meanwhile, several other companies experienced declines, contributing to the overall mixed performance of the index.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other notable gainers on the index included Hyundai Rotem, which saw its stock price rise by 5,100 to end at 146,500, and Sanil Electric, which closed at 189,100 after gaining 4,400 points. GS and KIH also posted gains, with GS rising by 3,500 to 101,000 and KIH increasing by 2,400 to 200,500. LG Chem and LG Display experienced upward movements as well, with their stocks climbing by 1,500 and 180 points, respectively.

On the downside, Celltrion faced the largest decline among the stocks, with its price dropping by 8,500 to settle at 202,000. Meritz Financial and Daewoong Pharm also saw significant decreases, with their shares falling by 4,800 and 5,300 points, respectively. Other companies such as KTandG, LG HandH, and Lotte Wellfood reported declines of 2,500, 4,500, and 4,400 points, respectively, impacting the overall performance of the index.

The varied closing prices reflect the dynamic nature of the market, with investors responding to a range of factors influencing stock movements. Despite the mixed results, the strong performance by LIG Defense and Aerospace provided a positive highlight for the session.