Data compiled by Woofun AI shows that Asian equity markets experienced significant intraday volatility on Friday, June 19, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The Nikkei 225 Index initially retreated by more than 0.5% during the session before recovering to close at 71,250.06 points, representing a gain of 196.57 points or 0.28%.

Concurrently, the South Korean KOSPI Index faced heavier selling pressure, dipping over 3% at one point, and ultimately closed at 9,049.03 points, down 14.81 points or 0.16% for the day.