韩国股指高开逾2%，SK海力士涨5.8%

The KOSPI index opened more than 2% higher on Tuesday, August 18, rising 156.82 points, or 2.25%, to 7,134.76 points, according to Gate data. Samsung Electronics rose 3%, while SK Hynix gained 5.8%. The Nikkei 225 index opened down 375.98 points, or 0.54%, at 68,844.27 points on Tuesday, August 18.