KOSPI Trading Value Falls to a Year-to-Date Low of KRW 26,300,000,000,000.0: Why Is Money Leaving Despite Rising Volatility?
In August 2026, the KOSPI's average daily trading value fell to KRW 26,277,000,000,000, its lowest level of the year. Normally, sharp stock price movements might be expected to generate more trading, but this time was different. With a steep index decline, weakness in semiconductor stocks, and the burden of high market interest rates occurring simultaneously, more investors appear to be waiting for a clearer market direction rather than actively buying and selling. As of the August 7 closing price, the KOSPI