Asian equity markets posted broad gains in Thursday trading, with South Korea's Kospi index leading the recovery after a sharp decline earlier in the week.

The regional rally reflects a continuation of positive sentiment that has lifted Asian benchmarks since early Monday trade.

86 percent, or 152.95 points, defying significant losses in U.

The Kospi's rebound marks a clear break from the broader global technology selloff that weighed on markets recently.

On Wednesday, the index surged 1.86 percent, or 152.95 points, defying significant losses in U.S. tech stocks.

This resilience suggests investors are rotating away from pure tech-beta plays toward markets with stronger domestic support or geopolitical tailwinds.

The underlying driver for the regional optimism appears to be renewed progress in diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran.