Will Korea Shed Its Undervalued Label? Structural Shifts Fuel Mid- to Long-Term Stock Market Rebound Hopes

Last year, the Korean stock market recorded the highest returns among global markets, and investors are now focused on whether this upward trend can continue in 2026. Analysts suggest that if the global accommodative financial environment persists and corporate governance reforms proceed as planned, the Korean stock market could be re-evaluated under a new valuation framework. In particular, if the structural factors that have historically led to undervaluation are alleviated, there is still ample potential for mid- to long-term growth.

Market participants believe that the structural growth of key manufacturing sectors, including the memory industry, as well as the competitiveness of real industries such as defense, shipbuilding, power, and equipment, can support the stock market. However, they also note that additional momentum from external factors-such as a recovery in global liquidity conditions and risk appetite across asset markets-is necessary for further progress. There is also growing optimism that if corporate governance improvements are implemented and trusted, the previously limited inflow of global capital could gradually expand.

[Go to the No.1 industry leader HisStockLoan: https://www.hisl.co.kr/5113]

Meanwhile, interest in stock loans continues to rise. Investors eager not to miss out on rare investment opportunities are turning to stock loans, which allow them to leverage more funds for stock purchases.

Another advantage of stock loans is that even if investors face a forced sale crisis due to a sharp drop in stock prices while using margin or credit, they can easily switch products without providing additional collateral or selling their holdings, and wait for a market rebound.

◆ HisStockLoan: Industry’s lowest interest rate in the 4% range per annum for additional investment funds and credit refinancing!

HisStockLoan has launched a securities-linked credit product with an industry-low interest rate in the 4% per annum range, allowing anyone to experience stock loans without burden. It can be used not only for stock purchases but also for refinancing margin or credit loans from securities firms, and up to four times the investor's own capital can be utilized regardless of credit rating.

Additionally, for investors who previously found it difficult to use stock loans due to DSR limits, products are now available that can be used regardless of DSR. Investors using alternative trading systems (NXT) can also take advantage of these products.

Investors interested in learning more about HisStockLoan’s various tailored products can contact the customer service center (☎1566-5113) at any time, 24 hours a day, to conveniently consult with a professional advisor regardless of loan approval status.

○ Launch of industry’s lowest interest rate product in the 4% per annum range

○ Products available regardless of DSR

○ No.1 market share for 22 consecutive years, Korea First Brand Award for 17 consecutive years

○ Real-time repayment of margin/credit at securities firms

○ Available for trading on alternative trading systems (NXT)

○ Reliable consultation quality assurance system

* HisStockLoan Consultation Center: 1566-5113

Direct link: https://www.hisl.co.kr/5113

SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hanmi Semiconductor, Doosan Enerbility, Celltrion

※ The above content is unrelated to the editorial direction of The Asia Business Daily, and all responsibility lies with the information provider.