South Korea's benchmark Kospi index closed nearly 1 percent higher on Tuesday, driven by broad-based strength in the technology sector.
The rally reflected sustained investor optimism regarding diplomatic efforts to ease regional risks, allowing investors to capitalize on sector momentum despite lingering geopolitical concerns.
Technology heavyweights led the advance, providing the primary lift to the index.
Investors sought to capitalize on strength in the sector, even as renewed tensions in the Middle East remained a backdrop to trading.
The market's ability to push higher suggests that risk appetite is returning, at least temporarily, as traders weigh diplomatic progress against ongoing security uncertainties.
The Kospi's performance highlights the resilience of Korean equities in the face of external shocks.