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South Korea’s Market Boom—and the Bubble Beneath It

The South Korean stock market is the world’s best-performing in the first six months of 2026, doubling in value mainly on investors’ perceptions of two companies. But South Korean investors are also at great risk because the euphoric sentiment driving the rally will end someday. This could shock the broader economy, create political fallout, and damage Koreans’ confidence in stock investing.

Newsletter by Evan Ramstad — June 30, 2026

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