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EconomyFrom euphoria to despair, Korea reckons with stock mania’s emotional toll

South Korea sought to build a stock market reflecting its economic dynamism by easing regulatory taboos and encouraging bolder bets. Instead, the effort created investor trauma that could take years to overcome.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-21 05:05Original

From euphoria to despair, Korea reckons with stock mania’s emotional toll
From euphoria to despair, Korea reckons with stock mania’s emotional tollEconomy