kospi

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What's driving the attention

The South Korean KOSPI stock index has experienced a historic and steep decline, causing worry among investors, particularly younger and retail investors.

The KOSPI, South Korea's benchmark stock index, has fallen dramatically by 33% to 40%, marking one of the worst drops in its history. This sharp decline has triggered circuit breakers multiple times and led to heightened market volatility. Many retail and young investors are expressing distress over their financial losses, while global funds remain cautious about buying into South Korean stocks amid this unprecedented market downturn.