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

https://mins.news/en/item/28037

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 05:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/euphoria-despair-korea-reckons-with-stock-manias-emotional-toll-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a87dc83c69d29000181b9bb

> 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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