The question "Has South Korea's stockmarket turned into a casino?" presented on a bold red background.
The video opens with a red background and text asking if South Korea's stock market has turned into a casino. It then shows a close-up of a hand pulling a lever on a slot machine, followed by a shot of a man speaking directly to the camera, identified as Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor for The Economist. The video then shows the exterior of the Korea Exchange (KRX) building, followed by a digital display showing stock market data. A graph illustrates the KOSPI stock index's performance, showing a sharp increase followed by a significant drop. The scene shifts to people working in a trading room, monitoring multiple screens. The speaker reappears, and the video intersperses shots of a blackjack table and dice rolling, reinforcing the casino theme. The ad concludes with the Economist logo and website.
The Economist — Has South Korea's Stockmarket Turned Into a Casino?
- Brand
- The Economist
- Landing page
- Domain
- economist.com
- Language
- EN
- Countries
- US


















