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South Korea market volatility nears record after selloff

South Korea’s stock market volatility surged near record highs after foreign investors sold $13.2 billion of equities.
WHO: Foreign investors
WHAT: Foreign investors sold $13.2 billion worth of South Korean equities, pushing market volatility near record highs.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities.
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