[Japanese and South Korean stock markets open higher] The Nikkei 225 index opened 883.50 points higher, or 1.36%, at 65,879.59 on Wednesday, May 27. The South Korean KOSPI index opened 195.89 points higher, or 2.43%, at 8,243.4 on Wednesday, May 27.
2026-05-27
[Japanese and South Korean stock markets open higher] The Nikkei 225 index opened 883.50 points higher, or 1.36%, at 65,879.59 on Wednesday, May 27. The South Korean KOSPI index opened 195.89 points higher, or 2.43%, at 8,243.4 on Wednesday, May 27.