What is the truly dangerous action in a rising market? | Jang Woojin [Double Check]

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 18, 2026 at 01:23  |  35:23  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
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Jang Woo-jin — Writer

Summary

Jang Woojin provides a market overview, highlighting semiconductor strength led by SK Hynix and a tactical rebound setup in nuclear power stocks driven by chart patterns and new plant news. He presents detailed fundamental and technical theses on defense parts monopoly MNC Solution, an AI-liquid-cooling collaboration play in Gangwon Energy, and a KOSDAQ restructuring trade favoring semiconductor equipment names. He warns against Korean game stocks and suggests avoiding value traps that lack earnings growth. The hosts add light banter and color around the market's low-volatility session.

  • Korean market opens muted with low volatility; KOSPI hovers near all-time highs while KOSDAQ struggles.
  • Semiconductors are the only sector with sustained strength; SK Hynix rides ADR listing and index inclusion expectations.
  • Nuclear power stocks break out on chart support and fresh catalysts (SMR, new conventional plant plans) – a near-term buy call.
  • MNC Solution is profiled as a critical defense components monopoly with doubling earnings and M&A optionality.
  • Gangwon Energy jumps on an AI data center liquid cooling partnership with Japan's Nidec.
  • Vuno's medical AI publication triggers a chart reversal worth monitoring.
  • KOSDAQ's top-70 restructuring is expected to heavily favor semiconductor equipment/materials over bio and batteries.
  • Korean game stocks are declared dead and should be avoided.
Ideas
Nuclear stocks set for rebound today
Nuclear power stocks are presenting a rebound opportunity today. Charts show similar patterns with successful 10-day moving average support after pullbacks, and fresh catalysts reinforce the setup: new conventional nuclear plant plans in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk and SMR installation plans in Gijang, Busan. As long as the overall market does not collapse, nuclear names look attractive for a bounce. The speaker explicitly states that today is a day one can follow, but does not recommend picking only one name — the theme is broad.
Gangwon Energy teams with Nidec on AI cooling
Gangwon Energy is rising sharply after announcing a collaboration with Japan's Nidec (a major global motor company) on AI data center liquid cooling systems. Nidec is a meaningful, credible partner, giving weight to the announcement. This positions the company in the AI infrastructure theme via thermal management.
Samyang Comtech defense parts steady climb
Samyang Comtech is a defense armor and parts maker that has been moving steadily higher without meaningful pullbacks after a long period of being depressed. The speaker sees it as a reasonable level, benefiting from the broader defense spending and demand themes.
MNC Solution: cheap, monopolistic defense parts
MNC Solution is a critical defense components supplier whose parts go into virtually every domestic defense platform, including K2 tanks. Production cannot happen without its servo motors and gear motors. Earnings are forecast to double from KRW 600bn this year to KRW 1,100bn next year. At a market cap of about KRW 850bn, the stock is cheap among defense names. Additional potential catalysts include European expansion and a strategic investor (SI) joining the ongoing M&A process, which could dramatically change the valuation narrative.
KOSDAQ restructuring favors semiconductor equipment stocks
KOSDAQ is reducing its top-segment constituents from 100 to 70 names, creating a 'first league'. Eligibility will likely require a minimum market cap and, importantly, a track record of real earnings. Companies in semiconductor equipment/materials that are delivering strong profits are almost certain to be included, while bio and secondary battery names with poor earnings are likely to be excluded. This creates a structural demand catalyst for KOSDAQ semiconductor equipment and materials stocks.
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This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published June 18, 2026, features Jang Woo-jin discussing KS, Gangwon Energy, 032280, KQ, KOSDAQ. 5 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Jang Woo-jin  · Tickers: KS, Gangwon Energy, 032280, KQ, KOSDAQ