Japan and South Korea end higher as chip shares lead gains
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Japanese and South Korean equities closed sharply higher, led by outperformance in semiconductor names, signaling stronger risk appetite and positive momentum in the regional tech cycle. The Nikkei 225 and KOSPI both advanced meaningfully, with notable gains in chip-linked constituents such as Kioxia, Ibiden, SK Hynix, and Samsung. Near-term, the move can support broader Asia equity sentiment and tech-heavy positioning.
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ChainThink report — July 15: Japan and South Korea's equity markets closed in positive territory, driven by strong performance in semiconductor names.
Japan's Nikkei 225 added 1,008.01 points, or 1.49%, to finish at 68,751.51. Kioxia climbed 5.4%, while Ibiden advanced 7.7%.
In South Korea, the KOSPI jumped 427.58 points, or 6.24%, to 7,284.41, and the KOSDAQ rose 5.79%. Among chip-related stocks, SK Hynix gained 8.8%, Samsung Electronics rose 6.2%, and Hana Microelectronics surged 29.8%.
