Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI both closed at record highs on May 29 in a strong session for Asian equities. The most complete closing data shows the Nikkei 225 rising 1,669.55 points, or 2.58%, to 66,362.67, while the KOSPI gained 289.64 points, or 3.54%, to 8,474.93. An earlier market update cited by Gate had reported the KOSPI at 8,400, up 2.64%, and the Nikkei 225 above 65,000 with a 0.72% daily gain, indicating the later figures reflect stronger closing levels. A separate source described the KOSPI as up 3.5% to a record close, which is broadly consistent with the 3.54% final figure. The move points to broad risk appetite across two of Asia’s leading stock benchmarks, though no specific catalyst was identified in the source topics.