KOSPI Plunges After Hitting 8,000; Margin Call Warnings Amid High Leverage

Following a nearly 10% drop in KOSPI after it briefly touched 8,000, concerns are mounting over the rapid increase in forced liquidation risks for investors who borrowed heavily. Despite the market decline, the outstanding balance of margin loans remains high, leading to fears that further market downturns could trigger more forced selling and destabilize the market.

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