US Treasury Yields, Exchange Rate Surge Shock... Korean Stock Market at a Precarious Inflection Point / Can Samsung Electronics Strike? | CEO Lee Gwon-hee

US Treasury Yields, Exchange Rate Soaring Shock... Korean Stock Market at a Precarious Inflection Point / Can Samsung Electronics Go on Strike? | Lee Gwon-hee CEO
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 20, 2026 at 04:45  |  18:32  |  815 Money Talk (815머니톡)
Speakers
Lee Kwon-hee — CEO, Economist

Summary

CEO Lee Gwon-hee discusses the Korean stock market amid soaring US Treasury yields and a weak won (1500+). He covers Samsung Electronics' labor negotiations, Hyundai Motor's long-term vision, and specific stocks like Alteogen and Hanmi Semiconductor. He advises buying Samsung on dips, Hyundai Motor below 600k won, and sees accumulation in Alteogen, while being cautious on Hanmi at current levels.

  • US Treasury yields and exchange rate shock dominate market concerns, capping upside.
  • Samsung Electronics labor negotiations create near-term uncertainty but the stock is a buy on dips.
  • Hyundai Motor is recommended below 600,000 won based on long-term robotics/autonomous driving story.
  • Alteogen shows resilience with positive news flow and is accumulating at 360k won level.
  • Hyundai Steel is seen as a long-term play due to strong rebar demand despite tariff issues.
  • Hanmi Semiconductor is a buy only if it drops to 300k won; current levels are not attractive.
  • KOSDAQ second half start is rough but the speaker expects a later recovery.
  • The biggest macro uncertainty is identified as Trump administration policy rather than domestic factors.
Trade Ideas
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 0:06
Buy Hanmi below 300k won
Hanmi Semiconductor is a buy if the stock price falls to 300,000 won. The rationale is based on following the purchases of chairman Kwak Dong-shin, a well-known investor with a successful track record in the stock.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 8:51
Alteogen accumulation bullish at 360k
Alteogen is strong with continuous positive news flow (SC launch in Korea, expansion of indications). The stock is holding at the 360,000 won level and accumulating sideways, which sets up for a future breakout higher.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 12:24
Buy Hyundai below 600k won
Hyundai Motor is a buy below 600,000 won. The investment thesis is long-term, based on Hyundai's big picture including robotics, SDV, autonomous driving, and the expected listing of Atlas Boston Dynamics. Investors should not be deterred by potential delays in the listing.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 13:38
Long Hyundai Steel on rebar demand
Hyundai Steel is a long-term buy despite the recent anti-dumping tariff headwind. Rebar demand is very strong, and the medium to long-term outlook for the industry is positive.
Lee Kwon-hee CEO, Economist 16:22
Buy Samsung Electronics on dips
Samsung Electronics is a buy on dips. He himself bought aggressively after a near 5% drop yesterday, emphasizing that investors should play in leading stocks (주도주). The stock is a core holding and corrections are buying opportunities.
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