Ideas
Foreign selling favors large-cap KOSPI over KOSDAQ.
Foreign selling was concentrated in KOSDAQ while institutions bought large-cap stocks, signaling that the current Korean market rally should remain large-cap-led rather than KOSDAQ-led.
Foreign selling favors large-cap KOSPI over KOSDAQ.
Foreign selling was concentrated in KOSDAQ while institutions bought large-cap stocks, signaling that the current Korean market rally should remain large-cap-led rather than KOSDAQ-led.
Commercial-law amendment boosts Korean holding companies.
The third commercial-law amendment is moving faster than expected and may pass in January; the market is viewing mandatory treasury-share cancellation and no easing for companies as positive, lifting Korean holding companies such as CJ, LS, and Doosan.
Hanwha restructuring may create holding-company value.
Hanwha Group surged on expectations that it may split non-core affiliates and create a separate holding structure similar to SK or Hyosung, completing governance reform; Hanwha Corp rose sharply and Hanwha Galleria also spiked.
Ultra-high-voltage power equipment demand keeps rising.
Power-equipment orders are rising early in the year, with LS Electric leading on AI data-center and switchgear expectations, but mid-to-long term the speaker prefers Hyundai Electric and Hyosung Heavy over LS Electric because 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformer capability matters and LS Electric may top out around 500kV.
Ultra-high-voltage power equipment demand keeps rising.
Power-equipment orders are rising early in the year, with LS Electric leading on AI data-center and switchgear expectations, but mid-to-long term the speaker prefers Hyundai Electric and Hyosung Heavy over LS Electric because 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformer capability matters and LS Electric may top out around 500kV.
Hanmi benefits from Micron; wait for pullback.
Micron is expanding HBM capacity in Singapore, Hiroshima, and New York, and Hanmi Semiconductor is a key supplier; the investment point is Micron-driven sales growth and possible Samsung qualification, not simply SK hynix orders. The stock has already run, so the speaker prefers waiting for a pullback.
DI gains from HBM packaging expansion.
DI is moving on Cheongju packaging-factory expansion and is seen as an HBM inspection-equipment beneficiary, with SK hynix orders confirmed and Samsung also being supplied.
Biotech licensing events offer buy-on-dips setup.
Biotech pullbacks should be viewed as buying opportunities because technical-export events remain; such deals historically begin in late January or early February, at least two are expected by March, Alteogen or ABL Bio are likely candidates, and D&D Pharmatech is expected by April with dips seen as buying chances.
Biotech licensing events offer buy-on-dips setup.
Biotech pullbacks should be viewed as buying opportunities because technical-export events remain; such deals historically begin in late January or early February, at least two are expected by March, Alteogen or ABL Bio are likely candidates, and D&D Pharmatech is expected by April with dips seen as buying chances.
Hold Samsung and SK hynix into February.
Foreigners sold Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, but both rose, suggesting the semiconductor uptrend remains intact; investors should hold comfortably and only worry about a top around late February. Samsung is preferred over SK hynix because SK hynix may pause first, though both still have upside.
Doosan Enerbility benefits from nuclear momentum.
Doosan Enerbility hit 90,000 won, with analyst targets around 105,000-110,000 won and possible overshoot toward 120,000 won; order momentum is key, and expanded U.S. nuclear subsidies beyond uranium companies would be a direct catalyst.
STI can double on power-semiconductor demand.
STI has sharply raised guidance and makes semiconductor and power-semiconductor-related equipment; it is gaining attention in China, and after a 10% move and pullback the speaker sees potential for the stock to double.
Korean chip equipment may rise after rest.
Korean semiconductor equipment and materials may rise as U.S. equipment stocks surge and Samsung and SK hynix recover, but the group has already had a rally and may need to rest first.
Buy Hyundai Motor, avoid Kia.
Hyundai Motor is the core of the group and will directly benefit when robot production begins, while Kia is more of a consumer/buyer and mainly follows Hyundai's valuation; the speaker recommends selling Kia and switching into Hyundai Motor.
Buy Hyundai Motor, avoid Kia.
Hyundai Motor is the core of the group and will directly benefit when robot production begins, while Kia is more of a consumer/buyer and mainly follows Hyundai's valuation; the speaker recommends selling Kia and switching into Hyundai Motor.
Financials benefit from treasury-share cancellation law.
If the third commercial-law amendment passes, financial stocks are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries because treasury-share cancellation and governance-related reforms should improve supply-demand and shareholder returns; financial holdings deserve attention.
Mirae gains from treasury cancellation, SpaceX.
Mirae Asset Securities has a treasury stake above 20%, and the chairman is unlikely to eliminate it, so cancellation is required; high dividends, low PBR, and an unexpected SpaceX investment support the stock, and pullbacks can be bought again.
Buy POSCO Future M and L&F short-term.
POSCO Future M and L&F remain short-term buys, but only for investors comfortable with trading; those without confidence should stay out.
HJ Heavy awaits U.S. Navy MRO bid.
HJ Heavy Industries has or is obtaining U.S. Navy MRO-related licensing that would qualify it for bids, and the speaker is waiting for bidding opportunities to come in.
KPF is cheap shipbuilding-materials play.
KPF makes cylinder liners for large and medium ship engines and is the cheapest name among shipbuilding materials, with PBR still around 1x; the speaker likes the valuation setup.
Hanwha Systems has Palantir-like defense-AI upside.
Hanwha Systems had been a speaker pick and has risen a lot; it is a good company with a goal of becoming a second Palantir, but after the run-up it is more of a watch than a fresh buy.
Olix, Alginomics are gene-therapy watchlist names.
Olix and Alginomics are gene-therapy or RNAi-related names to watch, with the macular degeneration catalyst still remaining; Olix looks more stable than recently listed Alginomics.
KB Financial is better than bank deposits.
For people with large bank deposits, buying KB Financial shares may earn more than interest, with dividends and possible dividend-income separate taxation adding appeal, though the stock is not exciting.
SK Inc is preferred holding-company pick.
Among holding companies, SK Inc is the preferred pick because it owns a large stake in SK hynix; as a small holding company it may need to merge with an affiliate or SK Square or otherwise lift its share price to avoid becoming an M&A target, which supports the stock despite group liquidity issues.
SeAH Besteel tied to SpaceX materials theme.
Aerospace and space are taking a breather, but SeAH Besteel is one of the materials names to watch; the key differentiator is whether they do business with SpaceX, and the stock has already risen a lot.
WSI still okay after doubling.
WSI was previously recommended when its market cap was around 50-70 billion won and has since more than doubled; after a recent correction, the speaker still sees it as okay.
iTEK is net-cash autonomous-driving semiconductor play.
iTEK has a market cap around 120 billion won but holds about 140 billion won in cash after selling unnecessary affiliates; subsidiary Dex is developing autonomous-driving semiconductor inspection equipment with Hyundai Motor, making it cheap and profitable, but the speaker says to study it rather than buy aggressively yet.
Union Biometrics is cheap, profitable study candidate.
After visiting Union Biometrics, the speaker said the company earns money but appears too cheap, with PBR below 1; he wants to study it further rather than buy aggressively now.
Overweight Korean semiconductors and autos in portfolio.
The portfolio should maintain semiconductor exposure above 50%, including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Hanmi, and raise auto exposure to at least 20-25%; if trimming semiconductors, rotate into Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Glovis, and Hyundai AutoEver.
This 815 Money Talk (815머니톡) video, published January 14, 2026,
features Lee Kwon-hee
discussing EWY, KOSDAQ, 001040.KS, LS Corp, 000150.KS, Korean holding companies, 000880.KS, 452260.KS, 267260.KS, 298040.KS, 010120.KS, 042700.KS, DI, Korean Biotech, 347850.KQ, 196170.KQ, ABL Bio, 005930.KS, 000660.KS, 034020.KS, STI, Korean semiconductor equipment/materials, 005380.KS, 000270.KS, Korean financials, 006800.KS, 003670.KS, L&F, 097230.KS, 024880.KQ, 272210.KS, Olix, Alginomics, KB, 034730.KS, 001430.KS, WSI, 119830.KQ, Union Biometrics, Korean Semiconductors, Korean autos.
30 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Lee Kwon-hee
· Tickers:
EWY,
KOSDAQ,
001040.KS,
LS Corp,
000150.KS,
Korean holding companies,
000880.KS,
452260.KS,
267260.KS,
298040.KS,
010120.KS,
042700.KS,
DI,
Korean Biotech,
347850.KQ,
196170.KQ,
ABL Bio,
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
034020.KS,
STI,
Korean semiconductor equipment/materials,
005380.KS,
000270.KS,
Korean financials,
006800.KS,
003670.KS,
L&F,
097230.KS,
024880.KQ,
272210.KS,
Olix,
Alginomics,
KB,
034730.KS,
001430.KS,
WSI,
119830.KQ,
Union Biometrics,
Korean Semiconductors,
Korean autos
