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South Korean investors shift to U.S. stocks amid home-market flight

CNBC says South Korean investors are increasing exposure to U.S. markets as global investors also continue to add to U.S. stocks.

South Korean stock investors are making large moves into U.S. markets, with CNBC describing their positioning as unusually aggressive as they seek alternatives to their home market.

The outlet frames the trend as a broader shift in investor behavior, noting that global investors are also piling into U.S. stocks at the same time.

CNBC characterizes the overall backdrop as one where cross-border capital flows are accelerating toward the United States.

The reporting centers on the migration of South Korean investors into U.S. equities and the parallel demand from global investors.

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