Woofun AI data shows that the South Korean KOSPI index opened higher on July 22, climbing 5.27% intraday to surpass the 7100-point threshold. Samsung Electronics shares increased by 5%, while SK Hynix stock rose by 7% during the session.

Concurrently, Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained 253.91 points, or 0.38%, opening at 66486.10 points.