Seoul led losses in most Asian stocks, dragged down by market heavyweight SK hynix's plunge of more than 15 per cent.

Asian stocks have advanced, helped by buying of technology-related shares following a tech-led rally on Wall Street

World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.

Seoul led losses in most Asian stocks, dragged down by market heavyweight SK hynix's 10 per cent plunge.