South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed higher on Oct. 27, led by chip stocks

South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed higher on Oct. 27, led by chip stocks

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2026-10-27 06:57:46
Gate data showed a strong finish for major Asian equity benchmarks on Tuesday, Oct. 27. South Korea’s KOSPI closed up 168.88 points, or 3.09%, at 5,638.35. Among large-cap names, SK Hynix rose about 5% and Samsung Electronics gained about 4%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 also ended the session in positive territory, climbing 1,078.72 points, or 1.73%, to 63,268.37. Chip-related shares led the advance in the Japanese market. The figures were cited by ChainCatcher in a brief market update based on Gate data.

According to Gate data, South Korea’s KOSPI closed on Tuesday, Oct. 27, up 168.88 points, or 3.09%, at 5,638.35.

SK Hynix rose about 5%, while Samsung Electronics gained about 4%.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 also closed higher on Tuesday, Oct. 27, rising 1,078.72 points, or 1.73%, to 63,268.37, with chip-related stocks leading the gains.

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