South Korean stocks draw Japan’s attention as Kospi hits record high

South Korean stocks stole the Asia session on Tuesday, as trading reopened after a public holiday with the Kospi Index (.KS11) shooting to yet another record high of 8,131.15. The index closed up 2.55% at 8,047.51, adding 199.80 points, while the Kosdaq also finished in the green, but it gave back part of its early...