Traders Pay Record to Hedge Korea as Chip-Fueled Run Unravels

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Investors are paying record premiums to hedge against South Korean market volatility as the market experiences a significant downturn, following its strong start to the year.

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Investors are paying more than ever to hedge against volatility in the South Korean stock market, which slumped the most since April on Monday after clocking in the world’s best start to the year.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 3, 2026.
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