Global Selloff: KOSPI Plunges 8%, Nikkei Down 5%, Zagreb Opens Under Pressure

Asian markets are in freefall this morning, with the KOSPI down over 8% and the Nikkei off about 5%, following a sharp decline on Wall Street. Tech stocks are leading the losses, and the Zagreb Stock Exchange is opening under pressure. The breadth and speed suggest a risk-off event, but the trigger is not specified in this item.