(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on tech rebound, Iran-Israel ceasefire

South Korean equity markets surged at the opening of trading on Tuesday, driven primarily by a recovery in technology stocks and optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. The benchmark index gained significantly as investors rotated back into the tech sector after recent weakness. Regional geopolitical tensions easing contributed to broader market confidence and risk appetite among traders.

This development signals renewed investor confidence in growth stocks and demonstrates how geopolitical developments can materially impact Asian financial markets.