Retail Investors Holding Up the Market Index as Foreign Investors Record All-Time High Net Selling [1-Min Brief]

[At a Glance]

① [Market] Foreign Investors Log Record Net Selling in Domestic Stock Market for Second Straight Month

② [Commodities] Government Mentions Naphtha Export Restrictions, but Impact Remains Minimal

③ [Defense] Dosan An Changho Submarine Sets Sail for Joint Training with Canadian Navy

MARKET INDEX : Year to date

TOP 3 NEWS

■ "Only Retail Investors Are Suffering" — Warning Signs Emerge as Foreign Investors Post Record Selling on KOSPI for Two Months

○Foreign investors logged record net selling for two consecutive months
○In February and March, foreigners sold 43 trillion won while individuals bought 37 trillion won
○If the market correction continues, retail investors may be the only ones to suffer losses

■ "93% of Naphtha Already for Domestic Use"... Government's Export Restriction Card Has Little Effect

○Naphtha exports account for only 7% of total volume
○Most of it is low-utility heavy naphtha
○Government measures have limited impact on securing additional supply

■ Dosan An Changho Submarine: First K-Submarine to Cross the Pacific Ocean

○Dosan An Changho is a 3,000-ton submarine
○Sailed 14,000 km to Victoria, setting a new record for the longest voyage
○Joint training between Korea and Canada with Canadian crew members on board

Money-Making Law

■ Financial Supervisory Service Granted Investigative Authority — Enhanced Agility in Responding to Financial Crimes

○The special judicial police of the Financial Supervisory Service are now authorized to initiate investigations, expanding the scope of financial crime probes
○Simplified procedures are expected to accelerate the investigation of capital market cases
○However, given the need for expertise, the prosecution's role will likely be maintained for the time being
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/lawtimes/2026032607041941402

■ New 'Easy-to-Read Litigation Guidance' Released

○Seoul Administrative Court releases an 'Easy Read' version of the litigation guidance document
○Provides clear explanations for the general public, as well as for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
○Explains the litigation assistance system in easy language and illustrations
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/lawtimes/2026032607061148692

■ Legal Debates over DB Group Issues Heat Up During Shareholders' Meeting Season

○Controversy arises over allegations of omitted affiliates within DB Group
○A series of actions: Fair Trade Commission complaint, Financial Supervisory Service petition, and shareholder derivative lawsuits
○A verdict in the shareholder derivative lawsuit is scheduled for March 27
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026032607075366566

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