[Card News] Stock Addiction: Is It Due to Personality or COVID-19?

The Risks of Stock Addiction and Self-Diagnosis

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-kyung Lee] As the economy worsens due to COVID-19, more and more people are jumping into stocks to earn income beyond their salaries. Especially among the younger generation, many are starting stock investments casually. While there is a social atmosphere discouraging gambling, stock investment is encouraged by those around them, so people who are susceptible to pleasurable stimulation can easily engage in speculation without guilt, and in severe cases, become addicted and unable to lead a normal life.