The Nikkei Average fell further in afternoon trading, while South Korean stocks also extended their losses. The market movements were reported as of 12:35 p.m. Tokyo time.
The Nikkei Average fell sharply in afternoon trading to 67,687.44, down 1,532.81, or 2.21%, from the previous day.
The KOSPI stood at 6,869.87, down 108.07, or 1.55%.
This information was reported based on coverage by MINKABU PRESS.