South Korea's Kospi Plunges 5% After Rally, Angry Retail Investors Vow to Quit Market

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6 August 2026 at 11:59 am

South Korea's Kospi Plunges 5% After Rally, Angry Retail Investors Vow to Quit Market

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South Korea's Kospi index tumbled 5% after a two-day rally, driven by declines in chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix, leading to significant losses for retail investors. The market's volatility, exacerbated by leveraged ETFs, has prompted apologies from the government and a vow from some retail investors to exit the market.

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