Stock market sidecar triggered33times this year, confusion spreads among individual investors

In the domestic stock market, sidecar measures have been triggered about once every four days, and they have occurred only 33 times this year. As trading is temporarily halted or restricted, investor unease is growing.

Among individual investors, new slang mocking the market has spread rapidly. Expressions such as '4sidecar' and 'big camel' are circulating, and memes like 'stock axle', 'yellow ox-liu', and 'big bear soup' have appeared on bulletin boards and chat rooms.

Paid stock-recommendation chatrooms and illegal investment solicitations that exploit the market's sharp swings are also increasing. It is said that cases of damage are emerging in which chatroom operators promise short-term high returns.

Financial authorities and related agencies have recommended reporting immediately if there are any suspected cases. Investors are also said to be advised to secure evidence materials such as conversation records and payment receipts.

On the market side, repeated instances are being seen in which order books suddenly disappear amid the activation of sidecars and sharp fluctuations. Some investors are reporting that they were unable to trade and ended up increasing their losses.

Trading platforms are strengthening their notices of caution about volatile market conditions, and some securities firms have informed investors of risk management guidelines.

This incident is summarized as a case in which both individual investor behavior and market operating practices were revealed at the same time. The authorities are strengthening monitoring while also handling damage reports and investigative responses in parallel.