[May 15, 26 Afternoon Broadcast Full View] KOSPI Slips After Hitting 8,000... Foreigners' Selling Bomb, Can We Smile Next Week? [Closing Bell Live]

Summary

The May 15, 2026 broadcast covers KOSPI's sharp reversal after briefly hitting 8,000, with a 6% daily drop. Analysts attribute the crash to rising US/Japan bond yields, US-China summit disappointment, overheated valuations, and Samsung labor unrest. Foreign investors sold heavily while retail bought the dip. The panel advises focusing on large-cap semiconductor and robotics stocks, with specific portfolio recommendations from Kwak Young-hoon including Samsung, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and partial profit-taking on Hanwha. The overall tone suggests a temporary correction rather than a trend change, with eyes on the 10-year yield and upcoming NVIDIA earnings.

• KOSPI hit 8,000 intraday then collapsed 6% to 7,490, triggering a sell-side circuit breaker.
• Foreign investors net sold large-cap stocks for seven consecutive sessions, primarily hedge funds trimming overweight positions.
• US 10-year Treasury yield breached 4.5%, a key risk threshold cited by analysts.
• Samsung Electronics' labor union strike threat added domestic political risk.
• Analysts recommend staying with large caps (Samsung, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor) and avoiding small-cap semiconductor equipment.
• Robotics theme gained traction with Doosan Robotics, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Mobis as picks.
• Kwak Young-hoon's portfolio: 20% each in Samsung, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha (partial sell), and 20% cash.
• Key events to watch: NVIDIA earnings (May 20), FOMC minutes, and resolution of Samsung labor talks.