Regulatory Alerts2025-03-24 | 84220Stock Short Selling to be Fully Reinstated from March 31
The Financial Services Commission announced the full reinstatement of stock short selling in Korea starting March 31, 2025, following the implementation of comprehensive reform measures. Institutional and retail investors must now utilize computerized systems to prevent naked short selling, while stricter penalties and identical borrowing conditions apply to all market participants. To mitigate potential volatility, an expanded designation scheme for overheated stocks will remain in effect until May 31, 2025.
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