Korean stocks drop nearly 6%, as Japanese and Korean markets both close lower

According to Odaily, based on Gate market data, the Nikkei 225 index closed down 2,134.31 points, or 3.16%, at 65,326.42 points on Wednesday, August 19. The Korea KOSPI index closed down 398.66 points, or 5.8%, at 6,471.17 points on Wednesday, August 19.