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Korea Exchange to Roll Out Weekly Options on Individual Stocks

The Korea Exchange is preparing to launch weekly options contracts on single stocks, giving traders more frequent opportunities to hedge positions or speculate on price movements in one of the world's most volatile markets. The move comes as South Korean equities have climbed to record highs, driven by local inflows and strength in technology shares. Foreign investors have simultaneously pulled billions from the market, with outflows reaching $13.2 billion in a single week. The volatility in the nation's stock index has approached record levels amid this divergence. Weekly options would allow market participants to take positions with shorter time horizons than traditional monthly contracts. This could attract both institutional and retail traders seeking greater flexibility in managing exposure to individual equities.