The benchmark KOSPI index climbed 1.7%, led by chipmakers, after SK Hynix Inc (KS:000660) surged nearly 6% following its removal from an investment warning list. Samsung shares also climbed 1.5%.
As of 22:02 ET (03:02 GMT), Brent Oil Futures expiring in February rose 0.9% to $61.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also climbed 0.9% to $57.27 per barrel.