Samsung Electronics DX Union Demands '1,000 Treasury Shares,' Shareholders Push Back; Listing of World No. 1 Robotics Firm Unitree Boosts Korean Robotics Stocks

At market price, that is roughly 230 million to 240 million won, and the total demand is estimated at 11 trillion won. Shareholders are pushing back hard, arguing that they too have lost money on the falling share price yet receive no compensation, making the union's demand hard to accept.

Samsung's foldable phone is enjoying strong sales overseas and keeping the upbeat mood going. Reports say it is also gaining big popularity in Japan, a market where Korean phones have sold poorly. Fans of the foldable also appear highly satisfied with the product.

Positive responses continue in major overseas markets including the United States and Europe, which is expected to benefit future sales. This is seen as a factor that could also contribute to improved performance at Samsung Electronics.

This suggests foreign investors still hold a positive view of Samsung Electronics.

1 robotics company, is expected to be a positive catalyst for Korean robotics stocks. Unitree is regarded as a leader in production volume and mass adoption in the global robot market, and its valuation could become a benchmark that lifts the value of Korean robotics firms. Just as Korean companies grew alongside Chinese firms in the secondary battery industry, Unitree's listing could help Korean robotics firms strengthen their global competitiveness. Some see the listing as bad news, but that view applies to sectors like semiconductors where Korea is already first and a challenger emerges; in robotics, Korea is still chasing, so the positive impact should be greater.

Positive news, including the government's recent announcement of robotics industry support measures, is also reported to be improving investor sentiment across robotics-related stocks.

Samsung keeps talking about its robotics business, yet critics say it has not yet produced any notable results. Although it has robotics teams in operation, there is little concrete achievement to meet investor expectations.

A recent report set a target price of 140,000 won, reflecting positive outlook.

A sell-side report said sales fell due to controversy over Naver Webtoon's fixed allocation rate, but analysts say its share of total revenue is small, so the impact on overall company results should be minor.

ProTina is known for developing new drugs using proteins. Partnering with a major company appears to have signaled high market recognition of its technology and growth potential.

The earnings beat is expected to have a positive effect on its share price, read as evidence that its business structure and strategy are working in the market.

Currently SK Securities trades at a PBR of about 0.8, LS Securities at 0.3, and Kyobo Securities at 0.5, so these names merit attention. Such undervalued brokerage stocks could deliver high returns if market conditions improve.

In other words, profits from individual stock bets are shifting into index leverage products, driving broader KOSDAQ gains. This fund movement, combined with short-term liquidity growth, is acting as a key driver of the KOSDAQ rise.

Today both markets are expected to fall by similar amounts, though the KOSDAQ is seen falling somewhat less. This suggests that while a broad market correction is underway, the KOSDAQ may hold up slightly better.

With most major companies having finished reporting earnings, participant sentiment and changes in the external economic environment are weighing more heavily on investment decisions. Investors should therefore focus more on fund flows and macro indicators than on corporate results at this point.

The market's direction is expected to become clearer after 9:30 a.m.

Consultation cases show some investors putting 100% into a single stock, with concentrated investing on the rise. This trend is analyzed as a high-return pursuit that also carries rising risk.

Thin order book volume means even one or two contracts can sharply move the index. This high volatility is expected to continue today, and investors will only be able to gauge foreign investors' exact positions after the market closes.

In a volatile market, how resiliently stocks hold up matters most. It is important to watch whether recent leaders keep their trend, or, even if they fail to rise, whether they defend well without large drawdowns. Investors should pay attention to stocks showing stable movement amid rapid market changes.

Stock investing brings constant worry as markets rise and fall. In this environment, investors need to build their skills through steady experience and learning. Over time, establishing clear personal criteria for buying, selling, cutting losses, averaging down, and adding to winners is the core of successful investing.