Asian stocks down because we believe Kim Jong-il's death - AFP
19:12 Today, Asian stock markets fell after news the North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's death.
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According to the Associated Press, South Korea's Kospi fell this morning 4.1%, to 1765.15. Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell 1.1%, down to 8304.47. Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong also suffered the same fate as decreased 2.5% to 17,833.42 and Shanghai Composite Index index decreased 2.6%, to 2167.68.
The stock market in Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia also not clear what more, AP said.
Earlier, state television reported that North Korea Kim Jong-il he died of a stroke while conducting missions outside the capital Pyongyang by train.
