As of 13:50, the Nikkei Average was up ¥498 from the previous day, while weakness in Korean stocks weighed on trading in the Tokyo market.
As of 13:50, the Nikkei Average was trading ¥498 above the previous day's level. Buying by investors continued, supported by developments in the US market and domestic factors.
At times, weakness in the South Korean stock market was also seen suppressing the overall movement of the Tokyo market. The decline in Korean stocks served to moderate the rise in Japanese stocks relative to other markets.