[Japanese and South Korean stock markets open higher] The Nikkei 225 index opened 617.06 points higher, or 1.03%, at 60,421.47 on Thursday, May 21. The South Korean KOSPI index opened 277.63 points higher, or 3.85%, at 7,486.58 on Thursday, May 21.

2026-05-21

[Japanese and South Korean stock markets open higher] The Nikkei 225 index opened 617.06 points higher, or 1.03%, at 60,421.47 on Thursday, May 21. The South Korean KOSPI index opened 277.63 points higher, or 3.85%, at 7,486.58 on Thursday, May 21.