South Korea's President Lee told a cabinet meeting critics say leveraged investment products have amplified recent stock-market volatility. He said market participants view the issue as a serious policy concern and urged swift supplementary measures to address the risks. The remarks come as the South Korean stock market has seen sharp swings in recent months; critics warn leveraged tools can magnify price moves in both declines and rallies.

2026-07-21

South Korea's President Lee told a cabinet meeting critics say leveraged investment products have amplified recent stock-market volatility. He said market participants view the issue as a serious policy concern and urged swift supplementary measures to address the risks. The remarks come as the South Korean stock market has seen sharp swings in recent months; critics warn leveraged tools can magnify price moves in both declines and rallies.