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title: "Nikkei 225 Opens Nearly 1% Lower; Seoul Composite Index Drops 5%"
type: "News"
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description: "The Nikkei 225 opened nearly 1% lower, while the Seoul Composite Index fell 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 particular circumstances. Investors bear full responsibility for their own investment decisions"
datetime: "2026-08-19T00:02:53.000Z"
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# Nikkei 225 Opens Nearly 1% Lower; Seoul Composite Index Drops 5%

The Nikkei 225 opened nearly 1% lower, while the Seoul Composite Index fell 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 particular circumstances. Investors bear full responsibility for their own investment decisions.

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