A Sharp Increase in Short Selling Balance in the Korean Stock Market Past Seven Months

• The net short selling balance in KOSPI reached 12.6 trillion won as of 20 October. This is the largest amount ever.

• The top 5 companies in KOSPI with highest short selling balance/market cap ratio include Kakaopay, L&F, Hanmi Semiconductor, Cosmax, and LG H&H.

• Net short position In KOSDAQ as a percentage of total KOSDAQ market cap more than doubled from 0.5% as of 31 March to 1.1% as of 21 October 2025.