KOSPI's biggest October rout problem: No one left to buy the dip

Korean stocks, as measured by the KOSPI, have experienced their biggest decline in October, with a 20.7 percent drop over seven consecutive sessions. This significant sell-off is attributed to a lack of buyers to absorb the selling pressure, particularly from foreign investors. The situation is concerning as it may indicate a more severe market downturn than the one seen in July. The absence of a sufficient pool of buyers to take advantage of the dip, or buy low, makes it difficult for the market to recover.

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Korean stocks are facing a sell-off due to a shrinking pool of buyers. This is causing concern among analysts as foreign selling pressure is not being absorbed.

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