Both Japanese and South Korean stock markets closed higher, with the South Korean stock index reaching a new record high.

Jinse Finance reported that the Nikkei 225 Index closed up 825.35 points, or 1.76%, at 47,672.67 points on Wednesday, October 15. The Korea KOSPI Index closed up 95.47 points, or 2.68%, at 3,657.28 points on Wednesday, October 15, hitting another record high. (Golden Ten Data)