Ideas
Hold KOSPI until uptrend breaks
He argues the KOSPI can reach 5000 or even higher if Samsung Electronics and other large caps deliver the strong earnings being forecast, and that investors should not stay anchored to old index targets. He sees abundant liquidity and global-scale earnings supporting the trend, so existing positions should be held until the trend breaks rather than sold in advance.
Samsung, SK hynix undervalued vs TSMC
He thinks the DRAM cycle is not at a peak because DRAM prices began rising in the first half of last year and big cycles usually run two to four years. With less than a year of upcycle elapsed and institutions still buying, memory names can continue to work, though he focuses on near-term quarterly earnings rather than 2027 forecasts.
Buy global-revenue Korean companies
He says the liquidity-rich market now rewards only companies that sell globally and produce surprising earnings, while domestic-only and sidelined companies are not participating. The practical conclusion is to focus on global revenue exposure rather than domestic demand.
Buy global-revenue Korean companies
He says the liquidity-rich market now rewards only companies that sell globally and produce surprising earnings, while domestic-only and sidelined companies are not participating. The practical conclusion is to focus on global revenue exposure rather than domestic demand.
Hanwha Aerospace sells overseas
As an example of the global-revenue theme, Hanwha Aerospace sells almost entirely overseas rather than domestically, so its earnings scale benefits from worldwide demand and the market is rewarding that global sales exposure.
Doosan Enerbility wins US nuclear orders
Doosan Enerbility is highlighted as a global-revenue winner because it receives overseas orders, including US nuclear power projects, which lifts its earnings scale beyond the domestic market.
Hyundai E&C gains from Meta order
He cites Hyundai E&C as a construction company that jumped about 20% after winning a Meta-related order, showing that overseas and global project wins, not domestic construction, are what drive re-rating.
HYBE earns from overseas markets
HYBE is an entertainment company but earns overseas, so it fits the same global-revenue thesis; international activities expand its earnings base beyond Korea.
KOSDAQ rally will stay selective
He argues KOSDAQ revitalization measures will not lift the whole index as in past cycles; only sectors and stocks with earnings or current news themes can rise. Broad KOSDAQ exposure remains less attractive than selective stock picking.
Holding, securities stocks won't re-rate
He says holding companies and securities stocks already rallied last year on index gains and Commercial Act and holding-company reform hopes. He does not expect new measures to trigger another re-rating, so he is cautious on those areas.
Pick semiconductor equipment leaders
He says Korean semiconductor equipment and materials is an attractive area because large-cap semis have already rallied and KOSDAQ revitalization may support it, but it is hard because there are over 100 stocks and news causes sudden surges. The practical edge is to focus on leaders where institutions concentrate buying.
Techwing rebound near moving averages
He gives Techwing as a concrete example: after falling sharply in the second half of last year, it came near its 60-day and 120-day moving averages, where he bought around 40,000 won and gained more than 20%. He treats such sold-down but sound companies near key moving averages as attractive, though he is not telling viewers to buy now.
Avoid Korean cosmetics stocks
He says Korean cosmetics stocks lack sustained buying: they spike for a short time and then fall for months, and buying in the middle of a decline is dangerous. He traced most cosmetics names and found poor price continuity, so he avoids the sector.
Avoid Samyang until bottoming
He warns that Samyang Foods has already broken its long uptrend after running from roughly 500,000 won to 1.5 million won, and that a 30% drop from the high is not a reason to buy. He would only become interested after the stock bases and turns back up.
This 815 Money Talk (815머니톡) video, published January 15, 2026,
features Nam Seok-gwan
discussing EWY, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, DRAM/memory semiconductor sector, Global revenue Korean companies, Korean domestic-demand stocks, 012450.KS, 034020.KS, 000720.KS, 352820.KS, KOSDAQ Index, Korean holding companies, Korean securities stocks, Korean semiconductor equipment/materials sector, 089030.KQ, KORU, 078520.KS, 003230.KS.
14 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Nam Seok-gwan
· Tickers:
EWY,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
DRAM/memory semiconductor sector,
Global revenue Korean companies,
Korean domestic-demand stocks,
012450.KS,
034020.KS,
000720.KS,
352820.KS,
KOSDAQ Index,
Korean holding companies,
Korean securities stocks,
Korean semiconductor equipment/materials sector,
089030.KQ,
KORU,
078520.KS,
003230.KS
