[Margin Balance in South Korean Stock Market Drops to Lowest Level Since April] BlockBeats News, July 21: According to data from the Korea Financial Investment Association, as of July 16, the margin balance used for financing stock purchases has dropped to 334 trillion won (approximately $22.6 billion), the lowest level since April 15. This figure represents a 13% decline from the peak of 386 trillion won at the end of June. Other data suggests that South Korean retail investors' enthusiasm for stocks may be cooling. According to the Korea Financial Investment Association, investor deposits fell to 1,081 trillion won on July 16, down from the peak of 1,397 trillion won on June 4. (Jin10)