KOSPI Plunge... 10 Trillion Won in Credit Poured into Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix "Why It's Poison in This Market" / Observe Today | CEO Lee Kwon-hee

KOSPI Plunge... 10 Trillion Won in Credit Poured into Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix "Why It's Poison in This Market" / Observe Today | CEO Lee Gwon-hee
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 19, 2026 at 05:30  |  18:07  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

In this market-opening interview, CEO Lee Kwon-hee discusses the KOSPI's sharp drop toward the 6,500 support zone and the importance of that level for any rebound. He warns against the surge in leveraged credit positions in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix and advises waiting for technical confirmation before buying. He also flags US long-term Treasury yields and AI-related credit risks as external variables, while noting potential short covering in KOSPI futures and Samsung Electro-Mechanics as a technical barometer.

  • KOSPI opened sharply lower near 6,530, making the 6,500 support area a key rebound test.
  • Samsung Electronics and SK hynix credit/margin balances reportedly surged by about 10 trillion won, prompting a risk warning against aggressive leverage.
  • SK hynix has not yet confirmed a bullish move with the 5-day moving average crossing above the 20-day line.
  • Rising US long-term Treasury yields are being monitored for whether they reflect natural AI-driven issuance or systemic debt stress.
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics is highlighted as a market proxy whose support and rebound could signal trend recovery.
  • Foreign investors may cover heavy KOSPI futures short positions after the drop, creating a possible short-covering setup.
  • The overall near-term stance is cautious: watch the 6,500 support and avoid aggressive trading during the volatility.
Ideas
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 0:16
KOSPI 6,500 support key for rebound.
KOSPI opened around 6,530 after a roughly 4.9% drop, and the 6,500 area is the critical support. If the index can hold around 6,500 and rebound, it may form a small box range and recover; if it breaks decisively, the rebound setup is damaged. The key late-session check is whether KOSPI can reclaim 6,500.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 0:53
Avoid leveraged Samsung/SK hynix bets.
SK hynix has not yet pushed its 5-day moving average above the 20-day moving average, so buying before confirmation is premature; if it falls, it can drop further. Samsung Electronics already trapped those who bought on confirmation, so the current lesson is to wait for confirmed technical strength before buying. A hold of the 5-day without breaking the 20-day would support another rebound.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 5:49
Watch US long-term Treasury yields.
Long-term Treasury yields are being watched closely because the rise may be either a natural consequence of AI-driven ABS issuance for GPU data centers or a sign that sustained war costs are eroding confidence in US long-term debt. If the rise is not natural, the system may be breaking and a black swan could emerge. The Clarity bill could create new Treasury demand and pull long rates down, but it is not yet visible, so long-term US Treasury yields are a critical risk setup to monitor.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 16:08
Watch foreign KOSPI futures short covering.
Foreign investors had built large short positions in KOSPI futures from early August, with the position expanded to around 5 trillion won. After the sharp index drop their shorts are near profit, so if they do not expect further sustained downside they may cover or buy back futures into strength. The session's key is whether futures shorts are unwound, while foreign spot selling remains the risk.
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