Korean stock market opens with a sharp decline

According to Gate data, the KOSPI index opened down 372.6 points, or 4.31%, at 8,266.81 on Friday, June 5. Samsung fell 5%, and SK Hynix dropped 7%. The Nikkei 225 index opened down 486.82 points, or 0.72%, at 66,983.87 on Friday, June 5.