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Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI Open Lower on May 28

According to Gate data, Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI both declined at Thursday’s open, reflecting a weaker start for two major Asian equity benchmarks.

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Summary

Japan’s Nikkei 225 opened down 197.19 points, or 0.30%, at 64,802.22 on May 28, while South Korea’s KOSPI fell 78.27 points, or 0.95%, to 8,150.43, according to Gate data. The figures point to a weaker opening session for two closely watched Asian stock indexes, which are often monitored by digital asset investors as part of the broader global risk environment.

Terms & Concepts
  • KOSPI: South Korea’s main stock market index, used to track the performance of listed companies in the country’s equity market.
  • Nikkei 225: A leading Japanese stock index composed of 225 major companies, widely followed as a benchmark for Japan’s equity market.