Japanese and South Korean stocks closed lower, with the Nikkei 225 index falling over 2%

Odaily News, Gate data shows that the Nikkei 225 index closed down 1759.52 points, or 2.54%, at 67,460.73 points on Tuesday, August 18. The Korea KOSPI index closed down 108.14 points, or 1.55%, at 6,869.8 points on Tuesday, August 18.