Lee Hak-ju

The Korean stock market is heavily concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix due to AI semiconductor demand. Hyper-scaler capex is surging well above expectations and is driven by US-China competition, ensuring continued investment. Semiconductor export data remains strong, supporting the thesis. Investors should allocate at least 30% of their portfolio to these two stocks.

The Korean stock market is heavily concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix due to AI semiconductor demand. Hyper-scaler capex is surging well above expectations and is driven by US-China competition, ensuring continued investment. Semiconductor export data remains strong, supporting the thesis. Investors should allocate at least 30% of their portfolio to these two stocks.

Naver is transforming from a B2C advertising-led model to a B2B AI infrastructure provider, backed by a strong Nvidia partnership that supplies GPUs and gives it unique access to Korea’s massive user data. The historic volume spike in the stock signals fresh market interest, and the B2B AI revenue roadmap—projecting 0.85 T KRW by 2027 rising to 17 T KRW by 2031—offers a clear re‑rating catalyst. With government and Nvidia having already set the stage, Naver is now at an attractive entry price to start building a position and watch the AI transition unfold, despite residual skepticism.

Transformer stocks have corrected ~20%, creating a buying opportunity. US transformer PPI remains elevated, orders for data centers and North America are strong, and margins are healthy (17%+). Historical pattern shows such pullbacks are entry points for leading sector stocks. Names include Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, Hyundai Electric, and Sanil Electric.

Transformer stocks have corrected ~20%, creating a buying opportunity. US transformer PPI remains elevated, orders for data centers and North America are strong, and margins are healthy (17%+). Historical pattern shows such pullbacks are entry points for leading sector stocks. Names include Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, Hyundai Electric, and Sanil Electric.

Transformer stocks have corrected ~20%, creating a buying opportunity. US transformer PPI remains elevated, orders for data centers and North America are strong, and margins are healthy (17%+). Historical pattern shows such pullbacks are entry points for leading sector stocks. Names include Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, Hyundai Electric, and Sanil Electric.

The Korean stock market (KOSPI) is entering a long-term bullish phase similar to the US after the 2000s, driven by three factors: corporate earnings improvement, aggressive share buybacks, and liquidity inflows from retail and foreign investors. The speaker believes the KOSPI can sustain a prolonged uptrend.

Power equipment stocks have corrected about 20% but fundamentals remain strong: the US transformer PPI is still rising, order backlogs are growing from AI data centers and grid upgrades, and margins are improving. Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, Hyundai Electric and Sanil Electric are buys on the dip.

Transformer stocks have corrected ~20%, creating a buying opportunity. US transformer PPI remains elevated, orders for data centers and North America are strong, and margins are healthy (17%+). Historical pattern shows such pullbacks are entry points for leading sector stocks. Names include Hyosung Heavy Industries, LS Electric, Hyundai Electric, and Sanil Electric.

Hyundai Motor is benefiting from renewed interest in robotics and autonomous driving as interest rates stabilize. Tesla's overseas autonomous driving approvals and the broader physical AI theme provide additional catalysts. The stock has already risen but further upside is possible.