(LEAD) Seoul shares open lower on U.S. tech losses (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean stocks opened slightly lower on Tuesday, influenced by U.S. tech losses and concerns over SpaceX's fundraising efforts, while progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks had a limited positive impact.

• South Korean stocks opened lower, tracking U.S. tech losses
• U.S. tech firms declined, weighing on investor sentiment
• SpaceX fell 16.4% after a record IPO, impacting market mood