US Announces 12.5% Tariff on Korea Under Pretext of 'Forced Labor Product Imports
Speakers
Park Se-ik
— CEO, ex-Chief Strategist
Summary
Park Se-ik discusses his firm's defensive positioning in an overheated market, reducing Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix exposure while building cash. The video also covers Kioxia's surging market cap, US tariff threats on Korea, Hyundai-NVIDIA robotics cooperation, Samsung Heavy's floating data center plans, and BOJ rate hike signals.
- Park Se-ik warns of market overheating and advises reducing positions in semiconductors.
- His firm is selling Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to raise 30% cash.
- Kioxia's stock has surged 3,562% in a year, becoming Japan's second-largest company.
- US announced a 12.5% tariff on Korean goods under forced labor pretext.
- Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA are planning an AI R&D base in Saemangeum, Korea.
- Samsung Heavy Industries is developing floating data centers with partners.
- Bank of Japan governor hinted at a possible rate hike in June.
- OECD raised Korea's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% due to semiconductor exports and fiscal expansion.
Trade Ideas
Reduce Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
The Korean stock market is overheated based on RSI and valuation. Park Se-ik's firm is actively reducing positions in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, converting to 30% cash, and advising clients that returns may be flat until October. They are managing risk by selling into strength and not adding new equity exposure.
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