[Event] Korea’s Stock Market Is on Fire — Show Us Your Gains!

South Korea’s stock market is having a monster year. On June 16, the KOSPI jumped 2.11% to close at 8,726.60, moving back above the 8,700 mark. Foreign investors bought a net KRW 1.54 trillion in Korean stocks, while institutional investors added another KRW 705.4 billion, helping push the market back toward record highs.

Retail investors are piling in too. As the KOSPI keeps climbing, stock-market fever has taken over South Korea. Margin debt and other forms of leveraged investing have reached record levels, as more traders borrow money and use leveraged products to chase the rally.

AI has been the biggest driver behind this historic run. Surging demand for memory chips has sent Korea’s two semiconductor giants sharply higher.

Samsung Electronics is up more than 130% year to date, while SK hynix has gained over 180%. Because these two companies carry so much weight in the Korean market, the KOSPI has become heavily dependent on the performance of Korea’s chip sector.

Looking for exposure to the Korean rally?

So, did you catch the Korean stock rally? Are you holding Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, EWY, KORU, or another Korea-focused investment? Share your position and tell us how your trade is going!

How to Participate

Post a screenshot of your position in the comments and answer any of the following:

  • How much have you made from the Korean market?

  • Which Korean stock or ETF has been your best trade?

  • Are you still holding, or are you taking profits?

  • Do you think the KOSPI has more room to run?

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Rewards

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Event Period

  • June 16–23, 2026

# Korean Stocks Swing Wildly: Do You Hold Hynix or Samsung?

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  • Shyon
    ·06-16 22:23
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    I didn’t own Samsung Electronics or SK hynix, but I participated in the AI memory-chip boom through $Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares(MUU)$ , a 2x leveraged product linked to $Micron Technology(MU)$ . Since Micron is also a major memory-chip player, I’ve benefited from the same AI-driven demand trends that have powered the semiconductor sector higher.

    MUU has been one of my stronger-performing positions this year. I remain bullish on AI infrastructure and memory demand, although I keep my position size reasonable because leverage can amplify both gains and losses. The recent strength across global semiconductor stocks has further reinforced my conviction.

    For now, I’m still holding rather than taking profits. I believe the long-term outlook for memory chips remains positive, and the AI investment cycle still has room to run.

    @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub @TigerEvents

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  • Universe宇宙
    ·12:46
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    The stock market is very strong! Prices of memory and storage keep going higher and higher. Korea stock market will likely be the best performer in 2026. Unemployment rate was low and investors are chasing AI stocks and SpaceX. MANGOS stocks should be able to fly in 2026 too! Looking forward to other companies from other countries to join in the memory and storage market to profit from this AI pyrotechnic frenzy trend!

    $Space Exploration Technologies Corp(SPCX)$ $iShares MSCI South Korea ETF(EWY)$ $Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLK)$

    @icycrystal @koolgal @Shyon @MHh

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    • Shyon
      [Cool] [Cool] [Cool]
      13:46
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  • koolgal
    ·06-17 06:43
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    🌟🌟🌟Jensen Huang was recently in Korea & he said that "Now is 100% Korea's time".   Samsung & SK Hynix produce about 70% of the memory needed for $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ AI chips.

    That is why Korean ETFs $iShares MSCI South Korea ETF(EWY)$ and $Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF(FLKR)$ are flying like a rocket to the moon!  Both ETFs are up over 100% YTD because SK Hynix & Samsung are the top 2 holdings of the ETFs.

    I prefer FLKR as it has an expense ratio of only 0.09%, putting more money into my pockets.  In contrast EWY expense ratio is 0.59%.

    I am excited to invest in FLKR as Korea is still cheaper than the US, Japan and Taiwan.  Even after the rally, Korea's valuation metrics remain: Lower P/E, lower P/B, higher dividend yield & lower price to sales compared to other major tech heavy markets.  That is not what overvalued looks like.

    Go Korea!🚀🚀🚀🌝🌝🌝💰💰💰

    @TigerEvents @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @Tiger_SG


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  • KJ11
    ·01:10
    still holding on, the demand for ram will only go higher.

    we are moving from gen ai to agentic ai, thats a totally whole new segment that would create more demand for ram. To the space 🚀🚀🚀

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  • 這是甚麼東西
    ·06-16 22:10
    Of course, vigilance is required. The KOSPI’s heavy concentration in semiconductors and its sensitivity to geopolitical trade frictions present inherent risks. Yet, volatility is simply the toll one pays to ride the tiger. By staying disciplined and holding high-conviction tech leaders, I believe the Korean market will continue to yield historic rewards well into the future.
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  • 這是甚麼東西
    ·06-16 22:09
    Looking forward, I am highly confident that the KOSPI has significant room to run. Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs have set a historic 12-month target of 12,000 for the index, driven by corporate earnings expansions that the region hasn't witnessed since 1999. Despite the vertical ascent of the index, the KOSPI's 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple remains remarkably undemanding at around 8.8x. This proves we are riding a wave backed by real corporate earnings, not an unsustainable bubble. Furthermore, Seoul’s aggressive "Value-Up" policies are finally prioritizing minority shareholder protections, fundamentally rewriting the rules of Korean corporate governance.
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  • 這是甚麼東西
    ·06-16 22:09
    This brings me to the critical question faced by every trader in a historic bull market: Are you still holding, or are you taking profits? My current strategy is a disciplined blend of both. I have incrementally taken profits on a portion of my individual stock positions to lock in gains and secure liquidity. However, I am firmly holding the core of my Korean equities. Taking complete profits now would mean exiting a structural supercycle prematurely.
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  • 這是甚麼東西
    ·06-16 22:09
    When evaluating my financial gains from the Korean market, the returns have exceeded my most optimistic projections. My best trade by far has been a concentrated position in SK Hynix. While many investors flocked safely to broad market exchange-traded funds like the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), I recognized that high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips were the foundational bedrock of the global AI buildout. As SK Hynix secured its dominance in the global supply chain, its explosive triple-digit growth fundamentally redefined my portfolio. For diversified exposure, I balanced this with SK Square, capturing the immense unlocked value of Korea's tech ecosystem.
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  • 這是甚麼東西
    ·06-16 22:09
    Riding the Tiger: My Journey in the KOSPI SupercycleFor global investors, the year 2026 will be remembered as the era when the South Korean market transformed from a overlooked value trap into an absolute powerhouse. For years, the so-called "Korea Discount" kept international capital cautious. However, by recognizing the early signs of the artificial intelligence revolution and structural regulatory reforms, my venture into the KOSPI has become the most rewarding chapter of my financial journey.
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  • MHh
    ·16:32
    Didn’t invest in Korea directly but indirectly through SMH and VTI
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