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South Korea's Short Selling Soars Post-Ban; KOSPI Plummets

4/6/2025

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Short selling in South Korea skyrocketed to 6.4 trillion won ($4.38 billion) just a week after the yearlong ban was lifted, with foreign investors driving 90% of the trades. The KOSPI plummeted 3.62%, reflecting the largest selloff since August 2021. New regulations are set to curb illegal practices and stabilize the market.

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Short selling in South Korea skyrocketed to 6.4 trillion won ($4.38 billion) just a week after the yearlong ban was lifted, with foreign investors driving 90% of the trades. The KOSPI plummeted 3.62%, reflecting the largest selloff since August 2021. New regulations are set to curb illegal practices and stabilize the market.