New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Asian markets today advanced despite ongoing tariff uncertainty, after US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that global tariffs would be raised to 15% from 10%.

The announcement followed a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down a significant portion of the administration's trade measuresunder the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

On Monday, South Korea's Kospi extended its gains for a third consecutive session, climbing 1.7% to a new record high, led by index heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, which advanced more than 3% and 2%, respectively. The small-cap Kosdaq index also moved higher, adding 0.74%.

In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.17% in early trading. F...