Ideas
Favor space over robots.
The speaker expects CES 2026 to mark a near-term peak for the robot trade: after a strong run, profit-taking may emerge in Korean robotics. He sees space/aerospace as the better CES-related alternative, with SpaceX's expected first-half listing, Korean launch attempts resuming in the first half, and space data-center expectations keeping momentum alive at least through the first half.
Favor space over robots.
The speaker expects CES 2026 to mark a near-term peak for the robot trade: after a strong run, profit-taking may emerge in Korean robotics. He sees space/aerospace as the better CES-related alternative, with SpaceX's expected first-half listing, Korean launch attempts resuming in the first half, and space data-center expectations keeping momentum alive at least through the first half.
Korean biotech offers stable KOSDAQ idea.
The speaker sees Korean pharma/biotech as a relatively stable KOSDAQ opportunity in January. Government KOSDAQ revitalization policy is supportive, and the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on January 12-15 should provide momentum as major Korean biotech names present and pitch investors.
Samsung earnings surprise and CES chips.
Samsung Electronics is a core January idea: fourth-quarter preliminary operating profit is expected above KRW 20 trillion versus early consensus near KRW 15 trillion, which could be a positive earnings surprise. Its large CES booth should showcase low-power, on-device AI chips for robots and autonomous driving, improving earnings visibility and supporting further share-price upside rather than profit-taking.
SK hynix earnings beat likely.
SK hynix's fourth-quarter consensus is around KRW 14.5 trillion, but the speaker expects a much larger surprise. Samsung's stronger preliminary earnings should read through to SK hynix, and foreign buying is already supportive, leaving room for the stock to respond to upgraded semiconductor earnings.
Semiconductor suppliers benefit from orders.
Samsung is resuming Pyeongtaek Line 5 construction and pulling forward Line 4 equipment move-in; its Yongin site purchase with more than 80 materials, components, and equipment firms should accelerate equipment orders. This extends the semiconductor cycle into suppliers, with leaders such as Hanmi Semiconductor, Jusung Engineering, and S&S Tech already investing.
Celltrion US CMO starts.
Celltrion is the key pharma name highlighted. It completed the ownership transfer of a U.S. production facility and is starting a roughly KRW 670 billion CMO business, a concrete company-specific catalyst that makes it the day's pharma leader and supports it within the biotech opportunity.
China thaw lifts entertainment and cosmetics.
President Lee Jae-myung's January 4-7 China visit and the January 5 summit put easing or removal of the Hallyu ban and restoration of Korea-China content exchange on the agenda. The speaker says China-related entertainment and cosmetics stocks are already rallying, naming HYBE and JYP, with cosmetics also strong.
Avoid Korean battery sector.
2026 research outlooks are recommending reduced exposure to energy and battery sectors. Although lithium prices have been rising globally, Korean lithium export data do not confirm a sustained uptrend, and market trading volume is concentrated in semiconductors, robots, and space; sentiment is therefore unlikely to rotate into secondary batteries soon.
Securities may improve on earnings.
Financials are not broadly strong, but the speaker flags Korean securities firms as a developing setup: the market has been strong with high trading value, so brokerage earnings could improve as first-quarter earnings season approaches and shift sentiment for the sector.
Favor Korean semiconductor concentration.
In January, the Korean equity market is likely to require selective concentration in semiconductors. The KOSPI leadership is semiconductor-centered, and with foreign supply returning and the FX rate stable, the speaker favors staying with the market's focused semiconductor trade rather than broad beta. He also expects the first half to be stronger than the second half.
KOSDAQ supported by policy.
The speaker favors KOSDAQ because government policy is actively supporting revitalization. Ahead of local elections, he advises watching commercial law amendment and tax revision issues as catalysts for selective KOSDAQ investment.
Follow KOSPI upside consensus.
The speaker agrees with market consensus that KOSPI could reach 5,000, likely in the first half, and says investors should follow the market trend rather than fade it; he expects the first half to outperform the second half.
This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published January 02, 2026,
features Jeong Hae-min
discussing Korean robotics sector, Space/aerospace sector, 462350.KQ, XLV, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 036930.KQ, 101490.KQ, Korean semiconductor equipment/materials sector, 042700.KS, 068270.KS, Korean Entertainment Sector, KORU, 352820.KS, 035900.KQ, Korean secondary battery sector, Korean securities sector, Korean semiconductor sector, KOSDAQ, EWY.
13 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Jeong Hae-min
· Tickers:
Korean robotics sector,
Space/aerospace sector,
462350.KQ,
XLV,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
036930.KQ,
101490.KQ,
Korean semiconductor equipment/materials sector,
042700.KS,
068270.KS,
Korean Entertainment Sector,
KORU,
352820.KS,
035900.KQ,
Korean secondary battery sector,
Korean securities sector,
Korean semiconductor sector,
KOSDAQ,
EWY
