Nikkei closes above 70,000 and KOSPI eclipses 9,000 for first time
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)
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