Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index demonstrated mixed performances with notable gains among several stocks, particularly those linked to Samsung. In the latest trading session, Samsung E and A saw a rise of 960 points, closing at 18,790, while Samsung C and T increased by 200 points to close at 118,800. Samsung Card also experienced an uptick, rising by 150 points to reach a closing price of 41,800.

According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies also showed positive trends. For instance, DONGSUH rose by 500 points, ending at 23,300, and PanOcean increased by 75 points, closing at 3,400. Cheil Worldwide saw a gain of 160 points, reaching 17,840. KT and G recorded an increase of 200 points, with a closing price of 108,500, while Doosan Enerbility grew by 550 points, settling at 23,550.

However, not all stocks followed the upward trend. LOTTE WELLFOOD experienced a decrease of 600 points, closing at 108,100. Meanwhile, Samsung Life saw a decline of 700 points, ending at 89,100. Other notable declines included DAEWOONG PHARM, which dropped by 8,000 points to close at 136,400, and HYUNDAIGLOVIS, which decreased by 2,100 points, finishing at 131,700.

In contrast, some stocks showed significant upward momentum. LIG Nex1 had a substantial increase of 14,000 points, closing at 267,000, and NCsoft went up by 7,000 points, reaching 180,400. HANATOUR SERVICE climbed by 900 points, ending at 58,500, while Hanwha Ocean surged by 5,200 points, closing at 63,300.

Overall, the trading session highlighted diverse performances across different sectors within the KOSPI 200 index, with Samsung-linked stocks and several others showing notable gains amidst a landscape of mixed results.