The benchmark Kospi index opened 0.26% higher on Tuesday, extending a positive momentum shift across Asian markets.
The modest advance was driven by a combination of overnight gains in US equities and a noticeable cooling of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which has reduced risk aversion among regional investors.
Technology shares led the early session, benefiting from the improved sentiment.
As geopolitical risk premiums compress, capital is rotating back into growth-oriented sectors that had been under pressure during periods of heightened uncertainty.
The move signals a tentative return of risk appetite after several days of market declines.
The broader context reflects a shift in global market dynamics.