[Japanese and South Korean stock indices close higher] Driven by chip and metal stocks, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 1802.77 points, or 2.81%, at 66020.04 on Friday, June 12. The South Korean KOSPI index closed up 348.63 points, or 4.49%, at 8112.5

2026-06-12

[Japanese and South Korean stock indices close higher] Driven by chip and metal stocks, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 1802.77 points, or 2.81%, at 66020.04 on Friday, June 12. The South Korean KOSPI index closed up 348.63 points, or 4.49%, at 8112.58 on Friday, June 12, after rising more than 8% at one point during the session.