Seoul Stocks Surge Over 1% on Rising Hopes for End of US-Iran Conflict

South Korea's KOSPI index rose sharply by 1.59% to 5,642.21 as investors responded positively to signals of a potential resolution to the US-Iran war. This optimism reversed recent market declines and strengthened the Korean won against the US dollar, reflecting improved investor confidence. Going forward, market watchers will monitor diplomatic developments closely as any concrete progress could sustain or amplify this rally.