South Korean stocks opened higher on Tuesday amid a rebound in technology stocks and US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, rose 2.85%, or 213.35 points, to open at 7,697.76. The Kosdaq also added 2.88%, or 26.3 points, to open at 937.69.
Major heavyweight stocks led the gains in early trading, with Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) adding over 4%, SK Hynix (KRX:000660) adding more than 6%, and Hyundai Motor (KRX:005380) and Kia (KRX:000270) adding more than 3% and 7%, respectively.