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Macro: Short Selling of All Stocks in Korea Could Resume in March to May 2022 and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Short Selling of All Stocks in Korea Could Resume in March to May 2022

Short Selling of All Stocks in Korea Could Resume in March to May 2022

By Douglas Kim

  • In order for South Korea to be seriously considered in the MSCI Developed Country status this year, it would need to change the current short ban on stocks regulations.
  • Short selling of stocks is a sensitive issue among millions of Korean retail investors.,
  • It is likely that the announcement to allow full shorting of stocks in Korea could occur after the election date (3 March) but prior to the inauguration date (10 May).

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