Asian Markets Slip; Nikkei Falls 1.1%

Asian equities retreated, with Nikkei down 1.1% to 58,952 and KOSPI off 0.5% to 6,384 after earlier peaks.
SK Hynix posted blockbuster Q1 earnings with over five‑fold profit jump; Samsung rose 2.3%.
South Korea’s Q1 GDP expanded 1.7% QoQ (annual 3.6%), beating forecasts of ~0.9% QoQ, bolstering regional sentiment.
Oil prices stayed above $100 per barrel as Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping investors cautious.