(2nd LD) Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid U.S.-Iran talks (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean stocks hit a record high as semiconductor shares rose amid progress in U.S.-Iran talks, while the won weakened and bond yields increased.

• South Korean stocks closed at an all-time high of 9,114.55 on semiconductor gains
• Semiconductor shares, including SK hynix and SK Square, saw significant increases
• U.S.-Iran talks showed progress, with a road map to end their conflict within 60 days
• South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar, and bond yields rose