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The Korea Exchange stated on Tuesday that as market volatility severely dampens investor sentiment, individual investors in South Korea are rapidly withdrawing from the stock market. Data shows that in July, individual investors accounted for about 31.2% to 31.5% of the trading volume in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), a significant drop from 48.1% in January. In just six months, this percentage decreased by approximately 16 to 17 percentage points. The Korea Exchange noted that even a slight rebound in the index now triggers sell-offs, as investors wish to recover their principal and exit, accelerating the outflow of funds from the domestic market. Since June, individual investors have also ceased being the main force in market trading. In July, foreign investors accounted for about 38% to 39% of KOSPI trading volume, significantly surpassing retail investors. Analysts point out that the KOSPI index's heavy reliance on two major companies, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, is a key reason why individual investors are shying away from the South Korean market.