Asian markets today, June 17 -- Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly lower in early Wednesday session, led by declines in South Korea. The benchmark Kospi fell 1.02% at the open, while the small-cap Kosdaq edged slightly lower.

MSCI Inc.'s gauge of regional equities was down 0.1% after a three-day rally. Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.20%, although the broader Topix gained 0.46%.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 also opened in the red, down 0.17%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were last quoted at 24,510, marginally above the benchmark index's previous close of 24,493.95.

Asian markets opened lower on Wednesday, 17 June, mirroring the overnight weakness seen on Wall Street.

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