Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Now that Lee Jae-Myung has become new South Korean President, the uncertainty revolving who will lead South Korea in the next five years is now over.</li>
<li>In this insight, we discuss four investment themes (related to Lee Jae-Myung becoming the new South Korean President) that could outperform the market for the remainder of 2025.</li>
<li>The four investment themes include Korean Holdcos/Quasi Holdcos, Korean Cultural Contents, Securities, and SK Group Companies.</li>
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Now that Lee Jae-Myung has become new South Korean President, the uncertainty revolving who will lead South Korea in the next five years is now over.
In this insight, we discuss four investment themes (related to Lee Jae-Myung becoming the new South Korean President) that could outperform the market for the remainder of 2025.
The four investment themes include Korean Holdcos/Quasi Holdcos, Korean Cultural Contents, Securities, and SK Group Companies.


Lee Jae-Myung Becomes the New South Korean President - Four Investment Themes That Could Outperform

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Innovation data suggests that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bayer-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26881:1" rel="noopener">Bayer AG (BAYN GY)</a> has an almost monopoly stake in agriculture-related microbial, followed by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dupont-de-nemours-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9239:1" rel="noopener">DuPont (DD US)</a> </li>
<li>In non-ag microbial space <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/moderna-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28744:1" rel="noopener">Moderna Inc (MRNA US)</a>,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/codexis-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26400:1" rel="noopener">Codexis Inc (CDXS US)</a>,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/regeneron-pharmaceuticals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9167:1" rel="noopener">Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN US),</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/immatics-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33092:1" rel="noopener">Immatics NV (IMTX US)</a> lead the field</li>
<li>In the nascent area of bacteriophages which could be a game-changer to fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1132:1" rel="noopener">Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pfizer-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1131:1" rel="noopener">Pfizer Inc (PFE US) </a>lead</li>
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Innovation data suggests that Bayer AG (BAYN GY) has an almost monopoly stake in agriculture-related microbial, followed by DuPont (DD US) 
In non-ag microbial space Moderna Inc (MRNA US),  Codexis Inc (CDXS US),  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN US),Immatics NV (IMTX US) lead the field
In the nascent area of bacteriophages which could be a game-changer to fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ US), and Pfizer Inc (PFE US) lead


Insights from Data Mining Technical Publications - Microbes - Bacteriophages

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Of utmost importance in these guidelines will be the framework for Value-up disclosure. Local authorities aim to encourage proactive disclosure, starting with companies that are well-prepared.</li>
<li>Two companies are being closely watched as potential candidates for the first Value-up disclosure: CJ Cheiljedang (097950 KS) and Koh Young Technology (098460 KS).</li>
<li>The rationale for us to actively engage in alpha trading with these two names stems from the strong probability that they will emerge as cornerstone constituents of the Value-up index</li>
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Of utmost importance in these guidelines will be the framework for Value-up disclosure. Local authorities aim to encourage proactive disclosure, starting with companies that are well-prepared.
Two companies are being closely watched as potential candidates for the first Value-up disclosure: CJ Cheiljedang (097950 KS) and Koh Young Technology (098460 KS).
The rationale for us to actively engage in alpha trading with these two names stems from the strong probability that they will emerge as cornerstone constituents of the Value-up index


Leading Candidates for the First Value-Up Disclosure

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li><em><strong>The launch of the first CJ Olive Young cosmetics stores in Pasadena, California, could serve as a positive catalyst for the Korean cosmetics industry/CJ Corp for two key reasons. </strong></em></li>
<li>First, nearly 80%+ of the cosmetic brands that are sold at the Olive Young stores will be Korean cosmetic brands (especially from SMEs).</li>
<li>Second, CJ Corp owns a 51.2% of CJ Olive Young. A successful expansion of Olive Young stores in the U.S. will have a major positive impact on CJ Corp. </li>
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The launch of the first CJ Olive Young cosmetics stores in Pasadena, California, could serve as a positive catalyst for the Korean cosmetics industry/CJ Corp for two key reasons. 
First, nearly 80%+ of the cosmetic brands that are sold at the Olive Young stores will be Korean cosmetic brands (especially from SMEs).
Second, CJ Corp owns a 51.2% of CJ Olive Young. A successful expansion of Olive Young stores in the U.S. will have a major positive impact on CJ Corp. 


Launch of the First CJ Olive Young Cosmetics Store in Pasadena, CA - Why Is This A Key Catalyst?

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<li>In this insight, we discuss the potential impeachment of the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and the implications on the Korean financial markets.</li>
<li>We would put a 50-60% probability that there is more than 200 votes to impeach the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol right now by the members of the Parliament.</li>
<li>We would attach about 30-40% probability that at least six justices of the Constitutional Court vote in favor of impeaching President Yoon. </li>
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In this insight, we discuss the potential impeachment of the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and the implications on the Korean financial markets.
We would put a 50-60% probability that there is more than 200 votes to impeach the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol right now by the members of the Parliament.
We would attach about 30-40% probability that at least six justices of the Constitutional Court vote in favor of impeaching President Yoon. 


Potential Impeachment of President Yoon Suk-Yeol and Impact on the Korean Financial Markets

South Korea

CJ CheilJedang Corp. manufactures processed food products.  The Company's products include refined sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), condiment, wheat powder, flour, cooking oil, processed meats, and animal feed.  CJ CheilJedang also manufactures pharmaceutical and household products.

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CJ Cheiljedang (097950 KS)

Lee Jae-Myung Becomes the New South Korean President - Four Investment Themes That Could Outperform

In this insight, we discuss four investment themes (related to Lee Jae-Myung becoming the new South Korean President) that could outperform the...

Douglas Kim

Insights from Data Mining Technical Publications - Microbes - Bacteriophages

Innovations are modifying and harnessing microbes for new uses in agriculture, industry, and as potential new therapeutics to replace or...

Pyari Menon

Leading Candidates for the First Value-Up Disclosure

This post delves into the anticipated contents of the initial Value-up guidelines on May 2nd and identifies potential frontrunners for the...

Sanghyun Park

Launch of the First CJ Olive Young Cosmetics Store in Pasadena, CA - Why Is This A Key Catalyst?

The launch of the first CJ Olive Young cosmetics stores in Pasadena, California, could serve as a positive catalyst for the Korean cosmetics...

Douglas Kim

Potential Impeachment of President Yoon Suk-Yeol and Impact on the Korean Financial Markets

In this insight, we discuss the potential impeachment of the South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol and the implications on the Korean financial...

Douglas Kim

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