South Korea Margin Financing Surges 12.7% to $21.8B

Korean investors boost margin debt to 30.93 trillion won as AI profit fears ease, driving rallies in Samsung and SK Hynix.

Woofun AI data shows that South Korean margin financing for stock purchases reached 30.93 trillion won ($21.8 billion) as of Thursday, rising from 27.44 trillion won on August 3. This increase coincides with a recovery in key equities like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which had previously faced volatility due to concerns over AI investment profitability. Analysts indicate that with these concerns abating, there are no immediate signs of market cooling, suggesting financing levels may continue to rise.