Has South Korea's stock market turned into a casino? | The Economist // TRAIN BRAIN

Has South Korea's stock market turned into a casino? | The Economist

South Korea’s stock market has nearly tripled since the start of 2025. This has caused a feeding frenzy among retail investors trying to ride the AI wave. But the financial products many are buying are incredibly risky investments. The Economist’s Asia business and finance editor, Ethan Wu, explains why South Korea’s market has become a casino.
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