The Korean stock market started the week with a significant decline, with the KOSPI index falling 111.31 points (2.67%) to open at 4055.85. On the same day, Japan's Nikkei 225 also entered a bearish phase, opening down 404.45 points (0.80%) at 50432.10. According to reports from PAnews, both markets have been under selling pressure since Monday morning, and investor sentiment is becoming more cautious. In particular, the decline in the Korean stock market has far exceeded that of Japan, indicating growing concerns among market participants about the direction of the Korean economy.