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As individual investors bought stocks on an unprecedented scale, the word 'Donghak Ant Movement' came up. However, financial authorities warn that excessive investment should never be avoided, as the real economy is just beginning.

Reporter Chan-Keun Park.

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As KOSPI, which had risen to nearly 2,300, plunged to 1,400 units in just one month, funds from individual investors and 'ants' flowed into the stock market.

Investors' deposits to buy stocks increased by 14 trillion won in the past month alone, and during this period, net purchases of ants exceeded 11 trillion won.

The number of active accounts in which the actual transaction took place increased nearly 1.5 million in two months, exceeding 30 million.

[Stock Investor: I just heard that Samsung Electronics or this is a great opportunity to buy these excellent stocks at a low price.]

When the price of real estate, which had increased sharply last year, has declined, there has been a huge flow of commercial liquidity, considering the share price as an opportunity.

The ants' buying trend was also concentrated on top companies such as Samsung Electronics and showed a 'smart money' character.

The enthusiasm for investing in stocks has spread to young people in their 2s and 30s.

[Lee Sang-eun / University student: (In March) It was my first time. When the stock market crashed, I thought that a crisis could be a chance ... ]

However, in recent years, more and more people are entering into the stock market with debts, and the speculative tendency to take high risks and pursue high profits has become stronger.

[Individual Investors: About half of (investment funds) received loans with minus bankbooks… However, it is as high risk and high profit as risk ... ]

As investments betting on a sharp rise in stock prices or a rebound in international oil prices have increased significantly, prices have been distorted, and financial authorities have even issued the 'risk' rating for the first time.

As the real economy hitting is in its infancy, there is a high possibility that the financial market will continue to fluctuate, so the financial authorities warn that excessive investment should be avoided.