KORU is trading down 23% in pre-market action as regulatory concerns regarding South Korea’s leveraged ETF products trigger sharp weakness across regional equities.

  • Reports of increased scrutiny over leveraged single-stock ETFs have pressured high-beta vehicles, amplifying volatility in the Korean market.
  • The sell-off reflects a broader risk-off environment for equity futures, disproportionately affecting leveraged instruments like the South Korea Bull 3X ETF.