South Korea Kospi index up 0.96%

<p>South Korea's Kospi index is up 0.96% at the open. The Australia's S&amp;P/ASX is holding onto a 0.8% gain. </p><p>Japan's Nikkei 225 will not be open today in observance of Culture Day. </p>

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.