Samsung Electronics and SK hynix: Why Sell Rising Stocks? The Korean Market Is Now at the Beginning of a Rally / Three Decisive Reasons to 'Buy Stocks Right Now' | Kwangsu's Real Estate, CEO Lee Kwang-soo

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Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 11, 2026 at 01:31  |  24:34  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Kwang-soo — CEO, Kwangsu's Real Estate; former Mirae Asset Securities analyst

Summary

Lee Kwang-soo, CEO of Kwangsu's Real Estate and a former Mirae Asset Securities analyst, argues that the Korean stock market is in the early stage of a major rally and targets KOSPI 5,500. He cites foreign inflows from gradual U.S. rate cuts, cheap Korean valuations, the ongoing AI semiconductor cycle, and corporate governance reform. He recommends Korean semiconductor leaders, especially Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, and suggests beginners use Korean index ETFs such as KODEX. He also stresses flexible allocation, holding winners, cutting losses, and participating in the AI infrastructure trend rather than trying to time a bubble.

  • Guest Lee Kwang-soo sees KOSPI reaching 5,500.
  • Three pillars: foreign inflows, AI semiconductors, governance reform.
  • Gradual U.S. rate cuts favor emerging markets; Korea is cheapest.
  • Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are about 40% of KOSPI market cap.
  • Korean semiconductor upside is earnings-driven, not multiple expansion.
  • Beginners should consider Korean index ETFs like KODEX.
  • AI infrastructure cycle should be participated in; bubble timing is impossible.
  • He criticizes selling winners and holding losers; advises the opposite.
Ideas
Lee Kwang-soo CEO, Kwangsu's Real Estate; former Mirae Asset Securities analyst 3:24
KOSPI target 5,500 on foreign inflows.
KOSPI can rise to 5,500 because foreign investors are likely to return to Korea as gradual U.S. rate cuts favor emerging markets and Korea is the cheapest major market on PER/PBR; AI semiconductor investment should continue; and corporate governance reform/commercial law amendments are re-rating Korean equities. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix account for about 40% of market cap, so their gains can powerfully lift the index.
Lee Kwang-soo CEO, Kwangsu's Real Estate; former Mirae Asset Securities analyst 4:44
Korean chip earnings drive further upside.
Korean semiconductors are attractive because AI infrastructure spending continues, but Korean chip valuations are low relative to global peers; Samsung Electronics has lagged Micron's rally; and the current rise is driven more by earnings growth than multiple expansion. DRAM price increases and upward Micron earnings revisions support a strong 2026 earnings cycle for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
Lee Kwang-soo CEO, Kwangsu's Real Estate; former Mirae Asset Securities analyst 18:53
Participate in AI infrastructure cycle.
The AI infrastructure investment cycle is a continuing secular trend. Whether it is a bubble will only be known after it bursts, so investors should not pre-judge the top and instead participate in the trend rather than avoid it.
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