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Amid a sharp correction in the Asian technology sector, South Korean retail investors faced forced liquidations totaling approximately 300 billion won following leveraged bets on semiconductor stocks. According to reports, the KOSPI index dropped 17% from its highs in just one week, pushing the ratio of forced sales to 9.1%, the highest level recorded this year. The aggressive use of leverage in AI-related equities triggered widespread margin calls and automatic sales by brokerages as equity fell below maintenance levels.
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Sign InThis collapse occurs as global semiconductor stocks face selling pressure, with giants like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix impacted by waning risk appetite toward the AI narrative. In comparison to regional peers, Japan's Nikkei 225 also experienced significant volatility during the same period, while market data indicates that leveraged ETFs magnified losses for retail participants. Analysts note that this liquidation wave represents one of the most significant deleveraging events in the Korean market in recent years.
In recent trading, Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS) remained at critical levels as markets await global economic catalysts. According to the economic calendar, traders are looking toward the India Interest Rate Decision (forecast at 5.25% as of June 5, 2026) and US labor data to gauge global liquidity trends. The KOSPI's support levels will be closely monitored to determine if the market can stabilize or if further margin-driven selling will persist.