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SpaceX IPO nears; will Korean stocks weather semiconductor volatility

A sharp drop in U.S. semiconductor shares and supply-demand shifts ahead of a SpaceX listing have emerged as key factors for South Korean stocks this week. The KOSPI remains near record highs, but heavy concentration in chips and fatigue after a rapid rise have increased the risk of bigger swings. Investors are watching U.S. inflation data on June 10 and 11 and the SpaceX listing expected on June 12, alongside foreign selling and sector rotation.

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Korea regulators tighten monitoring on margin, leverage as KOSPI swings wildly

South Korea\'s KOSPI is extending a roller-coaster run, swinging sharply on foreign selling and moves in U.S. rates and oil prices. The index rebounded 8.42 percent on May 21 after recent steep declines, while volatility gauges climbed. Margin debt hit a record 36.6 trillion won and forced selling rose as the market slid earlier in the week. Regulators are stepping up monitoring and urging restraint ahead of new single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs.