South Korean stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by a temporary de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and a wave of bargain hunting in the technology sector.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) started the session in positive territory as investors reacted to the United States pausing strikes on Iran over the weekend.
The diplomatic pause provided immediate relief to risk sentiment, allowing traders to pivot back toward growth assets that had been under pressure from geopolitical uncertainty.
Technology shares led the advance, with semiconductor stocks benefiting most from the improved outlook.
The sector had faced headwinds from broader market volatility linked to Middle East instability, but the easing of tensions restored confidence in the supply chain and demand outlook for chipmakers.
This marks a continuation of the positive momentum seen in Asian markets, where bargain hunting in battered tech heavyweights has outweighed lingering concerns over regional conflict.