Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 553.84 points (+0.83%) at 67,524.06 on Aug. 12.
South Korea's KOSPI closed up 233.51 points (+3.68%) at 6,579.04, led by chip
stocks: Samsung Electronics +6.68%, SK Hynix +5.54%.
2026-08-12
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed up 553.84 points (+0.83%) at 67,524.06 on Aug. 12.
South Korea's KOSPI closed up 233.51 points (+3.68%) at 6,579.04, led by chip
stocks: Samsung Electronics +6.68%, SK Hynix +5.54%.