Geopolitical Conflicts Intensify Market Concerns, Japanese and South Korean Stock Markets Plunge Sharply

Odaily News: Escalating threats between the US and Iran have heightened market concerns, leading to a sharp decline in Japanese and South Korean stock markets on Monday. The South Korean KOSPI index closed on March 23 (Monday) down 375.45 points, a decrease of 6.49%, at 5,405.75 points. The Nikkei 225 index closed on March 23 (Monday) down 1,857.04 points, a decrease of 3.48%, at 51,515.49 points. (Jin10)