
Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed lower
The Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.58% at 50,219.18 points. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index closed down 0.80% at 4,010.41 points

The Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.58% at 50,219.18 points. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index closed down 0.80% at 4,010.41 points