It was the world’s hottest stock market. Now South Korea’s stock market has entered bear-market territory

South Korea's stock market declined from its June 2026 record high, entering bear-market territory as investors cited competition pressures, sustainability concerns, excessive leverage, and international capital outflows as reasons for reduced buying. The market had previously been among the world's strongest performers. The exact percentage decline and current index levels were not specified in the available information.

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