US$200,000 loss: Korean student hit by market rout [hL5J8qfgEfV]

Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT

Lee Seung-ho watched the nearly 300 million won (US$202,770) stock-trading fortune he built with a 500% margin loan evaporate in just four weeks in May, but he plans to borrow again and return to the market the moment he has enough capital. Video: Reuters Read more: Support us: