Asian stocks climbed broadly on Monday, with South Korea and Taiwan setting new records despite renewed trade uncertainty. The gains came as investors appeared to shrug off concerns about potential U.S. tariffs that have been a source of market volatility in recent weeks.

Market participants noted the resilience of regional equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets. South Korea's KOSPI index and Taiwan's Taiex index both reached all-time highs, driven by strong performance in semiconductor stocks. The gains suggest investors may be pricing in a more measured approach to trade policy from Washington.

Trading volumes remained healthy across major Asian exchanges, with gains broadly distributed among sectors. Financials and industrials posted solid advances alongside the technology sector's leadership. The market's ability to push higher despite trade tensions signals growing confidence in the region's economic fundamentals.