
Japan and South Korea stock markets close
The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 174.53 points, an increase of 0.41%, at 42,807.82 points. The South Korean KOSPI Index closed up 41.13 points, an increase of 1.3%, at 3,209.86 points

The Nikkei 225 Index closed up 174.53 points, an increase of 0.41%, at 42,807.82 points. The South Korean KOSPI Index closed up 41.13 points, an increase of 1.3%, at 3,209.86 points