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Economy'I couldn't breathe': South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks

Lee Seung-ho built a stock-trading fortune of nearly 300 million won, or $202,515, using a 500% margin loan. That wealth disappeared within just four weeks in May. Despite the loss, he intends to borrow again. He says he will return to the market as soon as he has enough capital.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-20 09:10Original

'I couldn't breathe': South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risks
'I couldn't breathe': South Korea's frenzied stock trading exposes margin loan risksEconomy