[Stock, Bond, and Currency Markets in Japan and South Korea All Decline; South Korean Stocks Close Down Over 6%] Reported by Jinse Finance, on May 15, market risk sentiment slightly eased. South Korea's KOSPI index closed down 6.12% on Friday at 7,493.2 points. During intraday trading, the index briefly surpassed the 8,000-point mark to hit a record high before continuously retreating. The technology sector saw significant capital outflows, with SK Hynix dropping 7.66% and Samsung Electronics falling 8.61%. Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed down 1.99% at 61,409.29 points. The currencies of Japan and South Korea weakened, with the USD/KRW exchange rate falling below the 1,500 level, while government bond yields in both countries rose. (Jin10)