Nikkei 225 Surpasses 60,000 for First Time; KOSPI Hits Record High with Over 1% Gain

Gate News message, April 23 — Japan's Nikkei 225 index (Japan's primary stock benchmark) broke through the 60,000-point mark for the first time today, reaching a new all-time high. South Korea's KOSPI index (South Korea's benchmark equity index) also hit a record high, climbing over 1% on the day.

Both indices continued their upward momentum, reflecting broader strength in East Asian equity markets.