Data compiled by Woofun AI shows that the Nikkei 225 index advanced 497.75 points, or 0.72%, to settle at 69,902.25 on Wednesday, June 17, marking a new closing high.

Concurrently, South Korea's KOSPI index gained 137.64 points, representing a 1.58% increase, to close at 8,864.24 points on the same date.