Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index experienced varied movements with several companies seeing both upward and downward trends in their stock prices. Notably, LG Corp. saw an increase with its stock price rising by 3,100 to reach 119,400, while POSCO FUTURE M experienced a substantial rise of 14,200, bringing its price to 200,500.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Shinsegae's stock also saw a significant increase, climbing by 8,500 to a new price of 414,000. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics reported a rise of 3,000, settling at 260,000. Among other companies, Samsung SDI CO., LTD. and LG Energy Solution also recorded positive changes with increases of 6,000 and 8,000 respectively.

On the downside, KAL's stock price dropped by 600 to 28,100, and HYUNDAI STEEL decreased by 600, reaching a price of 30,400. Nongshim faced a drop of 7,000, bringing its stock price to 443,500. LS ELECTRIC and Korea Zinc also saw declines, with LS ELECTRIC decreasing by 7,000 and Korea Zinc falling significantly by 98,000.

Other companies such as Lotte Fine Chem and DB INSURANCE experienced a decrease in stock prices, with Lotte Fine Chem dropping by 550 to 47,800, and DB INSURANCE seeing a decrease of 6,300, bringing its price to 181,100. The mixed performance indicates varied investor sentiments and market conditions influencing different sectors within the KOSPI 200 index.