The Nikkei 225 dropped by 4.1 percent to 62,248.78, while the Kospi fell by 7.9 percent to 6,221.81. This sharp decline occurred as U.S. semiconductor chip stocks dropped following a report that China's Shanghai Yuliangsheng has begun mass production of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, a technology previously mastered only by the Dutch firm ASML.
FAQs
Q: What caused the drop in Japanese and Korean shares? A: The drop was caused by a report that China's Shanghai Yuliangsheng has begun mass production of EUV lithography machines. Q: How much did the Nikkei 225 drop? A: The Nikkei 225 dropped by 4.1 percent. Q: How much did the Kospi drop? A: The Kospi dropped by 7.9 percent. Q: What is the significance of China's breakthrough in EUV lithography? A: This technology was previously mastered only by the Dutch firm ASML, making China's breakthrough a significant development in the semiconductor industry.
