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Seoul Stocks Reach Record Peak as Samsung Surges; Asia Mixed

South Korea's Kospi index climbed to an all-time high Monday, outpacing broader weakness across Asia-Pacific markets. Samsung Electronics shares gained more than 3% to touch record levels, leading regional equity gains. The Kosdaq small-cap benchmark fell 1.31% in contrasting performance. Hong Kong's Hang Seng futures traded at 25,098, below the index's prior close of 25,182. Geopolitical tensions weighed on markets as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remained unresolved in their fourth month. President Trump said he was in "no hurry" to finalize a deal, citing the need for favorable terms while warning that military action could resume if discussions falter.