Chesley TV Weekend Live with Dr. So Hyeon-cheol | July 11, 2026

[Byeoljubujeon] Chesley TV Weekend Live with Dr. So Hyeon-cheol | 2026.07.11

Watch on YouTube ↗ | July 11, 2026 at 11:35 | 3:30:09 | Chesley Investment Advisory (체슬리투자자문)

Speakers

Clare Pleydell-Bouverie — Co-Head of Global Innovation, Liontrust Asset Management

So Hyeon-cheol — Adjunct Professor, Sangji University

Choi Ho — Vice President

Park Se-ik — CEO, ex-Chief Strategist

Bugeon — Participant

Im Gamdok — Analyst

Summary

In this Chesley TV Weekend Live, analysts Claire and Choi Ho, host Park Se-ik, and guest Dr. So Hyeon-cheol discuss US and Korean markets. Claire highlights Meta's AI monetization revaluation and UnitedHealth's insurance recovery. Dr. So explains the geopolitical drivers behind semiconductors, cycles, and recommends China semiconductors, Korean shipbuilding (Hanwha Ocean, HD Hyundai Heavy), and Korea's aerospace leader Hanwha Aerospace. Choi Ho presents a deep dive on Korean bank stocks, particularly KB Financial, as a re-rating play with strong capital returns. The episode also covers market volatility, memory cycle caution, and the long-term case for financials, defense, and space.

Meta's AI capex is being revalued as a monetizable asset, driving stock upside.
UnitedHealth's insurance segment recovers, signaling a turnaround trade.
Chinese semiconductor value chain offers long-term growth amid localization push.
Hanwha Aerospace is the sole Korea space play, benefiting from government space ambitions.
Naval shipbuilding demand lifts Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
KB Financial leads Korean bank re-rating with strong capital and shareholder returns.
DRAM cycle remains robust but near-term caution due to price deceleration risks.
KOSPI ends three-week losing streak, with foreign buying offering tentative support.

Ideas

Clare Pleydell-Bouverie Analyst 8:27

Meta AI capex monetization revaluation play.

Meta's AI investments are shifting from pure cost to monetizable assets. The company plans to sell excess compute capacity, launch an AI cloud service, and monetize via model APIs. Its strong advertising cash flow funds this vertical integration. The market is beginning to revalue this capex as a revenue-generating strategy, as seen in the 8.8% jump on cloud news. Key catalysts include external revenue from compute sales, cost savings from the in-house Iris chip, and AI-driven ad improvements. The can-slim score of 65 supports the growth thesis, but investors should monitor actual revenue conversion and free cash flow recovery.

Clare Pleydell-Bouverie Analyst 19:02

UnitedHealth insurance recovery turnaround.

UnitedHealth suffered a 60% collapse in 2025 due to surging medical costs and policy uncertainty. Now the insurance business is recovering: medical loss ratio improved from 84.8% to 83.9%, operating margins are back to pre-crisis levels. Policy headwinds are easing (CMS rates, house calls regulation). The recovery is led by UnitedHealth's insurance arm, while Optum is still restructuring. The stock is in a recovery rally, and the whole healthcare insurance sector is re-rating. Although the can-slim score is only 10, the turnaround trade is promising.

So Hyeon-cheol Adjunct Professor, Sangji University 61:57

Invest in China semiconductor value chain.

China is aggressively localizing its semiconductor supply chain, reducing imports. Despite US restrictions, companies like CXMT are expanding. The entire Chinese semiconductor ecosystem is developing, and the government provides strong support. He personally switched into a China semiconductor ETF in May and gained 12%, and recommends investors consider exposure to this value chain for long-term growth.

Choi Ho Vice President 134:13

KB Financial re-rating with strong capital returns.

KB Financial is the leading Korean bank holding company with a strong CT1 ratio above 13%, active share buybacks, and rising dividends. Its PBR has re-rated from 0.3-0.4x to over 1x but still trades below global banking peers at 1.2-1.6x. Potential PBR expansion to 1.25x implies ~17% upside. Rising interest rates will improve net interest margin, boosting profits and CT1, creating a virtuous cycle of higher shareholder returns. The securities arm is a structural growth driver, now contributing 18% of profits. Government intervention creates dips that are buying opportunities. The long-term shift toward financial income in an aging society supports a sustained re-rating.

So Hyeon-cheol Adjunct Professor, Sangji University 195:07

Korea's space leader Hanwha Aerospace long.

Space is becoming a critical domain for defense and communications, and Korea’s government aims to grow its space industry to 70 trillion won within a decade. Hanwha Aerospace is the only pure-play space stock in Korea, involved in the Nuri space launch vehicle, Hyunmoo missiles, and satellite assembly. With 6G satellite plans and the global space race, the company is uniquely positioned to benefit from both defense and commercial space trends.

So Hyeon-cheol Adjunct Professor, Sangji University 201:00

Buy Hanwha Ocean on submarine demand.

Global naval competition is driving demand for submarines and warships. Hanwha Ocean is Korea's leading submarine builder, with SLBM and AIP technology. The recent sell-off after losing the Canadian submarine contract creates a buying opportunity, as many other countries are expected to place orders. The US lacks sufficient shipbuilding capacity and will rely on Korean shipyards. Long-term tailwinds from naval rearmament support the stock.

So Hyeon-cheol Adjunct Professor, Sangji University 203:04

HD Hyundai Heavy on naval shipbuilding.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries builds Aegis destroyers (KDX-III) and will be a key beneficiary of the naval shipbuilding boom. The shift from commercial ships to military vessels adds a new growth driver. With US and allied demand rising and limited shipbuilding capacity globally, HD Hyundai Heavy is well-placed to secure large orders.

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