Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Stock Price Decline.. NVIDIA Gave a Clear Answer! Don't Be Scared by Semiconductor Stock Correction / "Why I Don't Worry About Semiconductor Tariffs"

[Urgent Market Update] Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix Stock Price Decline.. NVIDIA Gave a Clear Answer! Don't Be Scared by Semiconductor Stock Correction / "Why I Don't Worry About Semiconductor Tariffs" | Park Geun-hyung, Department Head
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 28, 2026 at 05:00  |  25:41  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Park Geun-hyung — Director

Summary

The video discusses the recent weakness in Korean memory semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix despite Nvidia's strong earnings. Park Geun-hyung explains that this divergence is driven by temporary supply-demand dynamics and tariff fears, while Nvidia's actual commentary points to robust memory demand and pricing power. He also highlights trading opportunities in K-Beauty, select biotechs, and IT components within a range-bound KOSPI market.

  • Korean memory stocks suffered from short-covering dynamics where funds sold memory longs to cover Nvidia shorts.
  • Trump's proposed semiconductor tariffs are viewed as a negotiating tactic that would ultimately burden US tech companies rather than derail memory demand.
  • Nvidia's earnings call revealed over 130% growth in non-hyperscaler AI demand, broadening the market for AI memory.
  • Nvidia's massive increase in long-term purchase agreements (LTAs) confirms strong future pricing and demand for memory chips.
  • The KOSPI is expected to remain range-bound, with strong resistance around 2,800, favoring a buy-the-dip and sell-the-rip approach.
  • K-Beauty stocks, particularly APR and Global Tax Free, remain fundamentally undervalued given strong export data.
  • Select biotechs like Alteogen and LigaChem Biosciences are showing resilient price action driven by positive clinical and business developments.
Ideas
Trade the KOSPI within its current range.
The KOSPI is currently in a box-bound trading market. Investors should buy on dips and look to meaningfully reduce exposure if the index reaches the heavy resistance zone of 2,800 to 2,850, where there is significant overhead supply.
K-Beauty stocks remain fundamentally undervalued and attractive.
The K-Beauty sector remains undervalued given strong export data and positive earnings read-throughs from global peers like Ulta Beauty. APR is highlighted as the most undervalued, while PharmaResearch, LG H&H, and Amorepacific are moving well. Global Tax Free is also seeing renewed momentum from foreign inbound consumption.
IT components offer solid trading opportunities now.
IT component stocks like Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG Innotek are showing solid upward movement and serve as good trading candidates in the current market environment.
Rising oil prices are boosting refiner stocks.
Oil refiners like S-Oil are rising as WTI crude prices increase due to stalled Middle East negotiations and reports of Venezuela potentially exiting OPEC+.
Memory fundamentals remain strong despite temporary pullbacks.
Despite Nvidia's surge, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced weakness due to hedge funds covering Nvidia shorts by selling memory longs, alongside fears of Trump's semiconductor tariffs. However, Nvidia's earnings call revealed massive growth in non-hyperscaler AI demand and a huge increase in long-term purchase agreements (LTAs) for memory, indicating that memory fundamentals remain exceptionally strong. The current dip is a buying opportunity.
Select biotechs show resilience on clinical progress.
While large biotechs are sluggish, select names are showing strong resilience. Alteogen has high second-half expectations and is holding its highs despite dilution, while LigaChem Biosciences and ABL Bio are moving up on positive clinical data.
Quantum stocks are moving purely on momentum.
Quantum computing stocks like Xgate are moving on momentum from a $220M space quantum center contract, though it remains a theme without fundamental earnings support yet.
Avoid chasing NAVER as it remains heavy.
NAVER feels heavy and requires more time before a sustained upward move, so investors should avoid chasing short-term rallies.
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Speakers: Park Geun-hyung  · Tickers: EWY, 278470.KS, K-beauty, 214450.KQ, 090430.KS, 051900.KS, 204620.KQ, 009150.KS, 010950.KS, CRAK, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, SMH, 196170.KQ, 298380.KQ, 141080.KQ, 356680.KQ, Quantum Computing Theme, 035420.KS