Fund managers in South Korea are resigning from their positions to pursue personal day trading or join independent firms with less restrictive compliance rules. Current employment regulations at traditional financial institutions prohibit employees from holding stocks in personal accounts, preventing them from participating directly in market gains. The wave of departures is driven by frustration over missing out on the ongoing market rally while managing capital for others. Many professionals are opting for roles with fewer restrictions to capitalize on current market conditions rather than remaining sidelined by institutional compliance policies.