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Why Korean Money Is Moving to U.S. Stocks — KOSPI vs. Wall Street Explained

While 33 trillion won left Korean brokerages, retail investors poured over 10 trillion into U.S. stocks. What makes the two markets so different?

2026.08.31·4 min·
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