Woofun AI data shows that South Korea’s stock market margin balance decreased to 33.4 trillion won ($22.6 billion) as of July 16, marking the lowest figure since April 15. This represents a 13% decline from the late-June peak of 38.6 trillion won.

Investor deposits also contracted to 108.1 trillion won on July 16, down from a high of 139.7 trillion won recorded on June 4, indicating reduced retail participation.