韩国股指高开逾2%，SK海力士涨5.8%

Odaily News, according to Gate data, the KOSPI index opened up 156.82 points, or 2.25%, at 7134.76 points on Tuesday, August 18. Samsung Electronics rose 3%, while SK Hynix gained 5.8%. The Nikkei 225 index opened down 375.98 points, or 0.54%, at 68844.27 points on Tuesday, August 18.