Japanese and Korean Stock Markets Open Higher, Boosted by Auto and Machinery Stocks

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Apr 28, 2025

Japanese and Korean stock markets opened higher, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.7% to 35,962.80 points. The increase was led by gains in the automotive and machinery sectors. Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI index saw a 0.2% increase, reaching 2,551.23 points.

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