Japanese and Korean stock indices closed sharply lower, with South Korea's KOSPI falling over 8%

Odaily reported that according to Gate data, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed down 2,563.52 points, or 3.85%, at 64,024.60 points on Monday, June 8. South Korea’s KOSPI index closed down 676.18 points, or 8.29%, at 7,484.41 points on Monday, June 8.