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%.

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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%.