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Credit margin debt investing still rises despite drop in leveraged ETF trading

Credit trading loan balances in South Korea have risen again to more than 33 trillion won, reversing a recent decline, even as trading in single-stock leveraged ETFs has dropped sharply after tighter rules. Overall stock market turnover has slowed and investor deposit funds have slipped below 100 trillion won. Regulators are preparing additional investor-protection measures related to margin loans and unsettled trades, including tighter checks for minors and older investors and improved notice procedures.