South Korea's benchmark Kospi index opened 1.2% higher on Tuesday, driven by a wave of bargain hunting among local investors.
The sharp advance marks a significant acceleration in buying interest compared to the modest gains seen in previous sessions, as traders moved to capitalize on discounted valuations in the technology sector.
The rally came as Seoul equities tracked overnight gains on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq Composite's recent performance providing a positive backdrop for Asian markets.
Investors appear to be weighing the potential for further upside in US-listed tech giants against regional risks, leading to increased inflows into domestic semiconductor and hardware names.
Despite the positive sentiment, concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East involving Iran continue to linger in the background.
While geopolitical risks have weighed on global risk appetite in recent weeks, the current session suggests that bargain hunting is temporarily outweighing fear of further disruption to supply chains or energy markets.