Nikkei share average rises following South Korea's chip and AI projects
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Lee Jae Myung (President of South Korea), Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tokyo, Japan
June 29, 2026
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The Nikkei share average closed higher on Monday after chip-related stocks recovered. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a US$520 billion investment in chip fabrication sites. Investors rotated out of AI-related stocks into other sectors.
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