The KOSPI closed lower in the regular session on the 6th. Among the top stocks by market capitalization, large-cap semiconductor shares such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Energy Solution jumped more than 5%, showing a notably divergent trend.

The KOSPI finished the day at 6,941.39, down 62.35 points (0.89%) from the previous trading day, giving up the 7,000 level. Decliners outnumbered gainers among the top-cap stocks.

Large-Cap Semiconductor Stocks Close Lower

Samsung Electronics closed at 272,000 won, down 4,000 won (1.45%) from the previous day, and SK Hynix ended the session at 1,773,000 won, down 68,000 won (3.69%). Samsung Electronics preferred shares also fell 1.39% to 198,200 won.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Energy Solution Surge More Than 5%

In contrast, Samsung Electro-Mechanics closed at 1,675,000 won, up 94,000 won (5.95%), posting one of the highest gains among top-cap stocks. Showing strength from early in the session, Samsung Electro-Mechanics maintained its gains even as the index declined.

LG Energy Solution also finished trading at 390,000 won, up 19,000 won (5.12%), joining the ranks of strong performers. During the session, it expanded its gains, rising to the 390,000-won level.

Hyundai Motor and SK Square Edge Higher... Bio and Financial Stocks Weak

Elsewhere, Hyundai Motor closed up 0.43% at 348,000 won, and SK Square rose 0.09% to finish at 1,161,000 won. On the other hand, Samsung Biologics fell 3.25% to 1,310,000 won, Samsung Life Insurance dropped 1.38% to 285,000 won, and KB Financial Group declined 0.30% to 166,900 won.

Within the top-cap stocks, there was a clear divergence in performance. While Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Energy Solution recorded gains of more than 5%, SK Hynix and Samsung Biologics fell more than 3%, resulting in mixed fortunes among the leading stocks.

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