Seoul shares sharply up late Mon. morning amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korean stocks rose late Monday as semiconductor shares offset concerns over U.S.-Iran negotiations, with major gains in tech companies like Samsung and LG Electronics.

• South Korean stocks rose as semiconductor shares gained
• U.S.-Iran talks uncertainty affected investor sentiment
• Samsung, SK hynix, and LG Electronics saw significant stock increases