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title: "Japanese and Korean Stock Markets Open Significantly Higher"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/280228122.md"
description: "Nikkei 225 Index opened 1.7% higher, and the South Korean Seoul Composite Index opened 4.3% higher. Risk disclosure and disclaimer Market risks exist, and investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor has it taken into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investing based on this is at your own risk"
datetime: "2026-03-24T00:02:43.000Z"
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# Japanese and Korean Stock Markets Open Significantly Higher

The Nikkei 225 Index opened 1.7% higher, and the South Korean Seoul Composite Index opened 4.3% higher.

Risk disclosure and disclaimer

Market risks exist, and investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor has it taken into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investing based on this is at your own risk.

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