The stock markets in Japan and South Korea showed mixed results at the opening. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan opened with a decrease of 0.99%, settling at 38,259.59 points. Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI index saw a positive start, increasing by 1% to reach 2,440.31 points.
Contributing to the KOSPI's performance, Samsung Electronics (SSNLF, Financial) experienced a significant rise in its share price, jumping 6.4%. This surge followed the company's announcement of a $7 billion share buyback plan. The buyback is anticipated to boost investor confidence and support the stock's continued growth.
