SEOUL: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a mixture of gains and declines in its closing prices, with notable increases observed across several sectors. Hyundai Motor saw a significant rise of 11,000, closing at 217,000. Other major gains included CJ CheilJedang, which also increased by 11,000, closing at 257,500, and Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., which rose by 16,000 to end at 262,500. According to Yonhap News Agency, other companies also saw substantial increases. POSCO Holdings experienced a rise of 12,500, closing at 290,000, while HD Hyundai Heavy Industries went up by 14,000, closing at 227,500. Nongshim marked an increase of 13,000, reaching a closing price of 339,000. Despite these gains, some companies faced declines. Daewoong decreased by 100, closing at 20,950, and LOTTE Fine Chem saw a drop of 1,250, closing at 36,900. LS experienced a decline of 3,600, ending at 85,200, and GC Corp fell by 7,700, closing at 130,900. Overall, the KOSPI 200 index reflected positive momentum with several key players showing strong performance, although certain stocks did see downward trends.