Stock markets across Japan and South Korea kicked off the trading session with notable gains on Friday.
The Nikkei 225 opened 0.4% higher, reaching 64,498.94 points, with financial stocks leading the charge in early trading.
Meanwhile, South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index opened with a stronger advance of 1.1%, climbing to 6,654.36 points as investor sentiment improved across the region.
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