On November 18, the Nikkei 225 Index experienced a significant downturn, closing 3.22% lower at 48,702.98 points. This marked its largest single-day drop since April. Meanwhile, the South Korean KOSPI Index also took a hit, finishing 3.32% down at 3,953.62 points, primarily driven by a slump in chip-related stocks, which is in line with the English expression habit of emphasizing the leading factor causing the event.
