Kathmandu. Money is made from the stock market. But it’s not a money-making machine. Therefore, people are always advised to invest wisely.
Now the people of one country are so enthusiastic about the stock market that they are not listening to anyone. There’s a remarkable frenzy about the market. Which has surprised even the most prominent economists.
We’re talking about South Korea. The stock market is the talk of the town in South Korea right now. Whether it’s in the dining room, in a café or in the office of a major company. Today, the discussion revolves around who bought and who sold the shares.
The situation has reached such a level that people are ignoring the risks associated with the market to enjoy the current wave. People are pouring their lifetime savings into the stock market, whether for their old age or for their children’s education. Retirement funds are also investing in the market. Apart from this, loans are being taken from banks to invest.
When people sell their houses and cars and start buying shares, the extreme is crossed, that is, everyone is joining this atmosphere by putting their hard-earned money at stake. The craze among the youth is such that they are ready to risk everything in the market. Youths are mortgaging their bikes and buying risky stocks with that money.
In fact, the picture of South Korea is different from other countries in the world. The fear of recession and the impact of inflation are devastating the stock markets of many countries. Whether it’s the US, China or Japan, where investors have been waiting for months for the market to bounce back.
Meanwhile, the South Korean market is rising like a rocket. Not only that, South Korea has also seen a flood of stock market informants on YouTube. Everyone claims to be an expert. Because the market is moving one-sidedly.
Last year, the South Korean market gave more than 200% returns. Which was completely unexpected. In comparison, the U.S. stock market returns about 15% per annum, China 20%, Japan more than 50%, and the Indian market 5%.
So far in 2026, the South Korean market has delivered more than 70% returns. While the world is facing many economic challenges this year, tensions in the Middle East following U.S. tariffs have weakened the market mood. However, the South Korean market has been neglected. Retail investors, in particular, have flocked to the market.
The South Korean market’s returns last year in the midst of a global crisis could shake anyone’s confidence. People’s love for the market is increasing day by day. What is most surprising is that children under the age of 18 are also investing indiscriminately in the market. –Agency
