[May 7th Closing Market Conditions] KOSPI Unfazed by Foreign Selling... Retail Investors Propel Market to All-Time High | Hong Seonae, Park Geunhyeong, Kim Jangyeol [Closing Bell Live]

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Summary

The video reviews the May 7 KOSPI close, which rose 1.43% to 7,490 despite heavy foreign selling, driven by retail investors. Panelists Park Geun-hyung and Kim Jang-yeol discuss the dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, rotation into consumer/beauty stocks, and long-term opportunities in defense and shipbuilding. They also highlight specific trade ideas including Hankook Tire, APR, PhamaResearch, and Classys.

  • KOSPI rose 1.43% to 7,490 with retail buying offsetting foreign outflows of over 6 trillion won.
  • Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix continue to lead the market, with analyst targets at 500,000 and 3,000,000 won respectively.
  • Park Geun-hyung highlights Hankook Tire as a beneficiary of EU anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese tires.
  • He also identifies undervalued beauty/medical device stocks: APR, PhamaResearch, Classys.
  • Kim Jang-yeol maintains a bullish long-term view on defense stocks despite ceasefire talks.
  • He favors shipbuilding over construction due to LNG demand and limited shipyard capacity.
  • Both panelists agree the current bull market is large-cap semiconductor-led, with potential rotation into consumer sectors when semiconductors pause.
Trade Ideas
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 6:02
Semiconductor leaders re-rate on LTA.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix benefit from a structural re-rating driven by long-term agreements (LTAs) that stabilize revenue and justify higher P/E multiples of 13x and 10x respectively, leading to target prices of 500,000 won and 3,000,000 won.
KOSPI could exceed 10,000 points.
KOSPI can reach 10,000+ points based on EPS growth and valuation expansion to 12-13x P/E, supported by improving fundamentals and analyst targets from NH Investment (9,000) and Kiwoom (12,500).
Hankook Tire gains from EU tariffs.
Hankook Tire & Technology should benefit from EU anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese tires, as its China exposure is only 3.4% while its European sales share has risen to 45%, allowing it to gain price and volume in Europe.
APR undervalued growth stock.
APR is undervalued relative to peers with a P/E of 17x despite strong earnings growth driven by exports; its price appreciation has been fundamental rather than speculative, making it attractive.
PhamaResearch cheap, near bottom.
PhamaResearch is inexpensive at 15x P/E with 40% operating margin and 20-30% annual growth; analyst target cuts appear finished, suggesting the stock is near a bottom and poised for a rebound.
Classys oversold, fundamentals strong.
Classys has strong fundamentals, and the recent block deal and war-related sell-off were overdone; it has already broken 52-week highs and is recovering, offering a buying opportunity.
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 64:53
Defense sector long-term beneficiary.
The defense sector remains a long-term beneficiary regardless of ceasefire developments, as NATO countries are increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP and Middle Eastern nations seek Korean missile systems after recent conflicts.
Kim Jang-yeol Reporter, The Bell 68:55
Shipbuilding boosted by LNG demand.
Shipbuilding stocks are preferred over construction due to strong LNG demand requiring 80-90 new LNG carriers (mostly built in Korea), and newbuilding prices remain elevated, supporting further upside.
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This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published May 07, 2026, features Kim Jang-yeol, Park Geun-hyung discussing 005930.KS, 000660.KS, EWY, Hankook Tire & Technology, APR, PhamaResearch, Classys, ITA, Korean shipbuilding sector. 8 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.

Speakers: Kim Jang-yeol, Park Geun-hyung  · Tickers: 005930.KS, 000660.KS, EWY, Hankook Tire & Technology, APR, PhamaResearch, Classys, ITA, Korean shipbuilding sector