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'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

BBC News·August 13, 2026
'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings

Investors in South Korea's stock market are experiencing significant losses due to the market's extreme volatility. Some traders have reported substantial financial setbacks, with one individual claiming to have lost $14,000 in just a month. The country's stock market has undergone a brutal correction, causing heavy losses for many investors. The sudden and drastic changes in the market have left many traders reeling from the unexpected downturn.

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