At around 2 p.m. Tokyo time, the Nikkei Average was down more than ¥1,000, while losses in South Korean stocks also widened. Eris was down 34%.
The Nikkei Average fell more than ¥1,000 again, while the Korea Composite Stock Price Index also declined sharply.
As of 2:09 p.m. Tokyo time, the Nikkei Average stood at 63,912.79, down 1,003.91, while the Korea Composite stood at 5,509.19, down 258.82. Both showed declines.
Eris was reported to be down 34%.