Japanese and South Korean stock indices closed higher, with the Nikkei 225 index rising more than 3%.


the Nikkei 225 Index closed up 1603.35 points on October 20 (Monday), up 3.37% to 49185.50 points. The Korea KOSPI Index closed up 65.79 points on October 20 (Monday), up 1.75% to 3814.68 points.