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WSJ: The World’s Craziest Stock Market Has Turned Into a Fright Ride

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South Korea had the world’s hottest stock market for most of the past year, powered by the artificial intelligence boom. Then it crashed. Yoon Jae-Yi, a 30-year-old English teacher, lost $19,000. She has since cut her living expenses—fewer taxi rides, less travel. Skipping meals, she tells herself, doubles as a diet.

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WSJ: “The world’s craziest stock market… The market has turned into a ‘fear ride.’” Individual investors suffered losses after trusting the bull market. The South Korean stock market, which emerged as the world’s hottest market riding the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor craze, has, in just a few months...

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The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) described the South Korean stock market as "the world’s craziest stock market" on the 24th (local time). In an article titled "The World’s Craziest Stock Market Becomes a Fear Ride," the WSJ stated, "South Korea, having produced 'Squid Game' and K-pop, is now [showing] volatility not seen in major stock markets for several years..."

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On the morning of the 25th, the falling KOSPI index is displayed on the electronic display board of the dealing room at Hana Bank's headquarters in Jung-gu, Seoul. The KOSPI opened at 6,535.93 on this day, down 2.40% from the previous trading day. August 25, 2026, News1. The South Korean stock market, which emerged as the world's hottest market riding the AI semiconductor boom, is now attracting attention from foreign media due to extreme volati…

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Wall Street Journal broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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