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SK Hynix Gains Momentum on Positive Market Response to IR Event and Capital Increase Results

SK Hynix continued its upward trend during trading on July 21, 2026, surpassing 1.82 million won. The market's positive assessment of the company briefing announcement and capital increase issuance results was reflected in the stock price on that morning. Currently trading at 1,820,000 won, up 3.17%, the stock is experiencing strong buying momentum. SK Hynix (000660) rose 3.17% compared to the previous day on July 21, 2026 during intraday trading to 1

2026.07.21

[Featured Stock] Hyundai Motor Falls 1.75% During Trading Session...Investment Sentiment Remains Subdued

Hyundai Motor continued its weakness on the 21st and is currently trading at 392,000 won. This represents a decline of 7,000 won (-1.75%) compared to the previous trading day. Despite recent disclosures of executive stock ownership reports and announcements of earnings calls, overall investment sentiment remains dampened. Hyundai Motor (005380) shares failed to escape the downtrend and have recorded weakness throughout the trading session. KOSPI

2026.07.21

Samsung Electronics Preferred Stock Surges Over 5% on Institutional and Foreign Buying...Breaks Through 170,000 Won

Samsung Electronics Preferred Stock (005935) surged 5.02% today, trading at 177,700 won, buoyed by concurrent buying from institutional and foreign investors. This is interpreted as a result of heightened investor interest in large-cap blue-chip stocks and stable dividend income pursuit. Notably, the stock attracts market attention with strong upward momentum driven solely by improved supply-demand dynamics without any significant individual favorable news. In the KOSPI market,

2026.07.21

Han-Mi Semiconductor Shows Strong Performance During Trading Session on Enhanced Corporate Value Expectations

Han-Mi Semiconductor (042700) is showing strong performance in the morning trading on the back of announcements regarding plans to enhance corporate value and holding of corporate briefings. The current stock price is trading at 226,500 won, up 4,500 won (2.03%) compared to the previous trading day. As expectations for growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor market continue, investor interest appears to be concentrating on the stock. Han-Mi Semiconductor (042700) is scheduled for July 21, 2026 during trading hours

2026.07.21

Kakao Expects Recovery in Investment Sentiment Amid Series of Disclosures

Kakao (035720) traded at 35,300 won as of late morning on the 21st, showing a slight increase of 250 won (0.71%) compared to the previous trading day. Recent consecutive disclosures have drawn investor attention. The announcement of an earnings briefing and upcoming settlement results disclosure are interpreted as having a positive impact on investment sentiment. Kakao (035720) stock showed modest gains in late morning trading on the 21st, with investors'

2026.07.21

President Lee calls for "urgent revision of single-stock leveraged ETFs"

President Lee Jae-myung has ordered swift regulatory improvements regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have been identified as a factor contributing to recent volatility in the domestic stock market. At a State Council meeting held at the presidential office on the 21st, President Lee stated that "comprehensive measures must be prepared swiftly and thoroughly" regarding single-stock leveraged ETFs.

2026.07.21

SK Telecom Shifts to Weakness During Trading Session...Conservative Sentiment Spreads Across Telecom Stocks

SK Telecom's stock price fell 0.83% on the 21st during intraday trading, trading around the 84,000 won level. The decline is attributed to the spread of conservative investment sentiment across the entire telecom industry without any particularly adverse announcements, along with profit-taking selling pressure. SK Telecom (017670) recorded a decline of 0.83% to 84,000 won on the KOSPI market on the 21st, continuing its weak trend. This has been occurring since the morning of that day.

2026.07.21

Shinsegae Surpasses 550,000 Won on Dual Buying Pressure from Institutions and Foreigners...Consumer Recovery Expectations

Shinsegae's stock showed strong momentum at over 4% during trading today, breaking through the 550,000 won level. The stock price surge is being driven by concurrent buying from institutional and foreign investors. This is interpreted as reflecting expectations for a recovery in consumer sentiment following reopening trends. Shinsegae (004170) is trading at 553,000 won during today's session, up 22,000 won (4.14%) from the previous day.

2026.07.21

Samsung Electronics Preferred Stock Falls Over 10% During Trading Session...Supply-Demand Concerns Intensify

Samsung Electronics Preferred Stock showed a steep decline during today's trading session, currently trading at 172,700 won. This represents a sharp drop of 19,300 won (-10.05%) compared to the previous day, attributed to intensified selling by individual investors. The adjustment atmosphere in global tech stocks and concerns about slowdown in semiconductor market conditions appear to be dampening investment sentiment. Samsung Electronics Preferred Stock (005935), a major component of KOSPI, fell over 10% during trading on the 16th

2026.07.16

SK Hynix Plunges Over 12% Intraday Amid Large-Scale Fundraising News

SK Hynix (000660) experienced a sharp decline during trading on the 16th, deepening investor concerns. As of 2 p.m. that day, SK Hynix was trading at 1,825,000 won, down 257,000 won (12.34%) from the previous trading day. Recently disclosed paid-in capital increase issuance results and news of overseas stock market listing plans are weighing on the market in the short term. SK Hynix (000660) is 1

2026.07.16

[Stock in Focus] Hanmi Semiconductor Falls Over 5% During Trading Session...Valuation Concerns and Profit-Taking Pressure Stock

Hanmi Semiconductor is trading down over 5% today at 254,500 won. Recent steep stock price gains have created valuation pressures, and profit-taking selling is weighing on the stock price. Market analysts point to heightened caution about short-term overheating. Hanmi Semiconductor (042700), considered a key equipment stock for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors in the KOSPI market, fell on the 16th during trading around

2026.07.16

[Featured Stock] HYBE Continues Downward Trend Amid Concerns Over Artist Activity Hiatus

In today's KOSPI market, HYBE (352820) stock continues its downward trend during trading hours, with investor sentiment contracting. Currently, HYBE is trading at 205,500 won, down 2,500 won (1.20%) from the previous trading day. Despite a recent earnings presentation, market concerns about key artist activity gaps are weighing on the stock price. HYBE (352820) showed weakness on the 16th during trading hours.

2026.07.16

[Featured Stock] Kakao Pay Experiences Slight Decline Amid Profit-Taking Sales Pressure

Kakao Pay (377300) stock showed a slight downward trend during today's trading session, currently being traded at 40,450 won. With no particular negative catalyst, institutional and foreign investors are displaying a cautious stance, while short-term profit-taking pressure is intensifying. This is attributed to unresolved valuation burdens across the fintech sector as a whole. In the KOSPI market, Kakao Pay (377300) stock as of July 16, 2026

2026.07.16

Asiana Airlines Shows Modest Gains Amid Merger Disclosure Correction…Uncertainty Remains

Asiana Airlines' stock price is showing modest gains this morning, bolstered by news of a correction in merger-related disclosures. Asiana Airlines is currently trading at 7,250 won on the KOSPI market, up 1.54% (+110 won) compared to the previous trading day. This is interpreted as partially reflecting expectations regarding the merger procedure with Korean Air, though cautious market observations continue. As of July 16, 2026,

2026.07.16

[Featured Stock] HYBE Shows Slight Decline Despite IR Disclosure... Market Caution Persists

HYBE, a leading entertainment stock, recorded 205,000 won during intraday trading on the 15th, down 1,000 won (-0.49%) from the previous day. Investment sentiment appears dampened despite a recent announcement of an investor relations (IR) meeting. The industry attributes this to deteriorating investment sentiment across entertainment stocks and profit-taking pressure. HYBE (352820), a representative entertainment company in the KOSPI market, continued its decline during morning trading.

2026.07.15

President Lee Jae-myung Directs Institutional Improvements for Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs

President Lee Jae-myung has instructed the rapid implementation of institutional improvements related to single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have been identified as a factor contributing to recent volatility in the domestic stock market. During a briefing held at the Presidential Office on the 15th, President Lee instructed Chung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, to "promptly prepare supplementary measures," emphasizing the necessity of establishing plans for investor protection and market stabilization.

2026.07.15

[Featured Stock] CJ Logistics in Consolidation Pattern... What's Next?

CJ Logistics (000120) shares held steady at 71,700 won, recording a flat trend. This is attributed to deepening market caution with no significant bullish or bearish factors during the trading session. Analysts note the market has entered a consolidation phase amid mixed movements from major market participants. CJ Logistics (000120), South Korea's leading logistics company, maintained 71,700 won in the morning session, showing 0.00% change compared to the previous trading day.

2026.07.15

KOSPI recovers above 7,000 mark on US tailwinds…Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surge 6% and 11% amid buy-side circuit breaker

The KOSPI surged more than 6% and recovered above the 7,000 level for the first time in three trading days, buoyed by positive US sentiment and semiconductor sector strength. Strong buying pressure from foreign and institutional investors triggered the buy-side circuit breaker from the opening of the session, with major semiconductor stocks including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the index gains.

2026.07.15