Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened lower but closed higher; Nikkei 225 index continues to hit new highs

Odaily News According to Gate data, the Nikkei 225 index closed up 497.75 points, or 0.72%, at 69,902.25 points on Wednesday, June 17, hitting a new closing high. South Korea's KOSPI index closed up 137.64 points, or 1.58%, at 8,864.24 points on Wednesday, June 17.