Risk-on mood pushes the Kospi Composite Index 0.16% higher

A quick look at today: after ending yesterday at 2,554.69, KOSPI Composite Index went up to 2,567.5 only to drop back, yet still traded well overall and closed at 2,558.81 today.

The Kospi Composite Index has gained 14.23% since its lowest print of 2,155.49 earlier this year.

Other markets are also showing gains as Nasdaq went up by 2.19% today, and closed at 12,976. S&P 500 is trading around 4,205.45 after ending today's session at 4,151.28 (up 1.3% today).

At the same time, Hang Seng lost 1.93% today and closed at 19,100.