Japan mobilises military as death toll rises while Asian markets slide

Japan has mobilized its military defense forces as the reported death toll continues to rise following a severe disaster event. Armed forces personnel have been deployed to assist local emergency authorities with search-and-rescue operations and relief management in the affected areas.

Simultaneously, stock markets across Asia suffered widespread losses during recent trading sessions, with South Korea's Kospi index experiencing a continued drop. Asian equity benchmarks remained under pressure as broader investor caution weighed on sentiment throughout the regional financial markets.

Sources: Dagens Industri.