-- South Korean shares opened higher on Tuesday despite the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index, or Kospi, gained 0.5%, or 31.77 points, to open at 6,646.80. The Kosdaq marginally gained to open at 1,226.76.
On Monday, a US official said that US President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's proposal, as it doesn't mention Tehran's nuclear program.
According to Iranian sources, the proposal will not comprise nuclear talks until the conflict ends and disputes related to Gulf shipping are resolved. At the same time, Washington insists nuclear issues must be addressed right away.