Growing volatility in South Korean equities has intensified debate over whether single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds are amplifying market swings. Trading and fund-flow data show heavy turnover and large net buying by retail investors in products tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, alongside steep losses. Some analysts and industry officials say the actual rebalancing impact is limited and that semiconductor moves, foreign selling and credit supply also matter. They call for stronger investor protections rather than delisting.

South Korea’s antitrust regulator approved Mirae Asset Consulting’s plan to buy a 92.06 percent stake in crypto exchange Korbit for about 133.4 billion won, citing Korbit’s low market share. A separate tie-up between Naver Financial and Dunamu has been delayed again, with Naver pushing back key dates. The article cites Upbit’s market dominance, financial regulatory approvals, potential scrutiny of user protection and AML systems, and possible future limits on major shareholders’ stakes.