South Korean stocks close up 4.6% as hopes rise for US-Iran deal

Nikkei Asia | June 12, 2026, 5:06 a.m. | Original

SEOUL/TOKYO -- South Korean shares closed up 4.6% on Friday, riding the tail of an overnight stock rally in the U.S. as market participants bet on expectations for a Middle East settlement.

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