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title: "Japanese and South Korean Markets Open Lower and Slide; Seoul Composite Index Drops 3%, SK Hynix Falls Over 4%"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293681053.md"
description: "The decline in the Seoul Composite Index widened to 3%, with SK Hynix dropping over 4% and Samsung Electronics falling more than 3%. The Nikkei 225 Index declined by approximately 2.5%. Risk Warning and Disclaimer: The market involves risks, and investment should be approached with caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it take into account the specific investment objectives, financial status, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investors bear full responsibility for their own investment decisions"
datetime: "2026-07-24T00:24:03.000Z"
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# Japanese and South Korean Markets Open Lower and Slide; Seoul Composite Index Drops 3%, SK Hynix Falls Over 4%

The decline in the Seoul Composite Index widened to 3%, with SK Hynix dropping over 4% and Samsung Electronics falling more than 3%. The Nikkei 225 Index declined by approximately 2.5%.

Risk Warning and Disclaimer

The market involves risks, and investment should be approached with caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it take into account the specific investment objectives, financial status, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investors bear full responsibility for their own investment decisions.

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