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    Korea Exchange reportedly explores temporary short-selling ban

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    Korea Exchange reportedly explores temporary short-selling ban

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    Potential changes to short-selling rules could materially affect trading dynamics and liquidity in KOSPI constituents, particularly large caps such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS), and Korea equity derivatives on KOSPI 200 futures.

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    Market Ontology
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    2026-07-31
    Published
    2026-10-20
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    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Korea Exchange reportedly explores temporary short-selling ban”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-07-31. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-07-31/korea-exchange-reportedly-explores-temporary-short-selling-ban-09c41b

    POLICY
    Korea Exchange reportedly explores temporary short-selling ban
    Potential changes to short-selling rules could materially affect trading dynamics and liquidity in KOSPI constituents, particularly large caps such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS), and Korea equity derivatives on KOSPI 200 futures.
    KOSPI005930.KS000660.KSKOSPI_200_FUT
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    JUL 31
    SIG
    KOSPI005930.KS000660.KS
    Korea Exchange reportedly explores temporary short-selling ban
    Potential changes to short-selling rules could materially affect trading dynamics and liquidity in KOSPI constituents, particularly large caps such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS), and Korea equity derivatives on KOSPI 200 futures.
    Impact
    Potential changes to short-selling rules could materially affect trading dynamics and liquidity in KOSPI constituents, particularly large caps such as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) and SK Hynix (000660.KS), and Korea equity derivatives on KOSPI 200 futures.
    Affected
    KOSPI005930.KS000660.KSKOSPI_200_FUT
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