South Korean Margin Loan Balances Hit 4.9 Trillion Won in Q2 2026, Retail Investors Face 100B Won in Extra Interest

South Korean retail investors' additional interest expenses from margin loans at securities firms nearly reached 100 billion won in Q2 2026, as the average daily margin loan balance expanded by approximately 5 trillion won compared to Q1, according to market data. The increased borrowing for stock purchases coincided with heightened trading activity in the domestic equity market, with five major brokerage firms expected to collectively post operating profits close to 5 trillion won for the second quarter.
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