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Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

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<li>In this insight, we discuss the top 12 Korean companies that could benefit from the SpaceX IPO in 2026.</li>
<li>Share prices of 12 Korean companies that are beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO are up on average 16.7% in the past one week versus KOSPI (up 1.6% in same period).</li>
<li>SeAH Besteel Holdings is a potential supplier of specialty steel to SpaceX. Kencoa Aerospace provided rocket parts to SpaceX. Intellian Technologies partnered with SpaceX on its launch vehicle recovery experiment.</li>
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In this insight, we discuss the top 12 Korean companies that could benefit from the SpaceX IPO in 2026.
Share prices of 12 Korean companies that are beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO are up on average 16.7% in the past one week versus KOSPI (up 1.6% in same period).
SeAH Besteel Holdings is a potential supplier of specialty steel to SpaceX. Kencoa Aerospace provided rocket parts to SpaceX. Intellian Technologies partnered with SpaceX on its launch vehicle recovery experiment.


Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026

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<li>In 2026, one of the emerging investment themes will likely be the main value-chain suppliers to SpaceX which is gearing up for a huge IPO next year.</li>
<li>Seah Besteel Holdings is expected to be one of the specialty steel suppliers to SpaceX. Seah is investing about US$155 million to build a special alloy plant in the US.</li>
<li>In addition to SpaceX, Seah Besteel Holdings plans to gain additional major US customers including Boeing Co (BA US), Lockheed Martin (LMT US), GE Aerospace, and Pratt &amp; Whitney.</li>
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In 2026, one of the emerging investment themes will likely be the main value-chain suppliers to SpaceX which is gearing up for a huge IPO next year.
Seah Besteel Holdings is expected to be one of the specialty steel suppliers to SpaceX. Seah is investing about US$155 million to build a special alloy plant in the US.
In addition to SpaceX, Seah Besteel Holdings plans to gain additional major US customers including Boeing Co (BA US), Lockheed Martin (LMT US), GE Aerospace, and Pratt &amp; Whitney.


Korea Small Cap Gem #50: Seah Besteel Holdings - A Potential Beneficiary of SpaceX IPO

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<li>The most viewed insight that I published in the past six months was Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026 (14 December 2025).</li>
<li>In this insight, I highlighted 12 companies in Korea that could best outperform due to the upcoming IPO of SpaceX.</li>
<li>The key thesis of this insight is that the easy money on these companies is gone. Overall, I would be very cautious on chasing after these stocks anymore.</li>
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The most viewed insight that I published in the past six months was Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026 (14 December 2025).
In this insight, I highlighted 12 companies in Korea that could best outperform due to the upcoming IPO of SpaceX.
The key thesis of this insight is that the easy money on these companies is gone. Overall, I would be very cautious on chasing after these stocks anymore.


Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

Event-Driven

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<li>On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder Aju Inc.</li>
<li>Aju IB Investment owns a small stake in SpaceX shares through its US subsidiary Solasta Ventures (US). The exact investment amount has not been disclosed.</li>
<li>In my view, Aju Inc is trying to take some profits after an enormous share price appreciation (up more than 660% in the past 6 months). </li>
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On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder Aju Inc.
Aju IB Investment owns a small stake in SpaceX shares through its US subsidiary Solasta Ventures (US). The exact investment amount has not been disclosed.
In my view, Aju Inc is trying to take some profits after an enormous share price appreciation (up more than 660% in the past 6 months). 


Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).</li>
<li>Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. </li>
<li>There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.</li>
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Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).
Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. 
There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.


KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

South Korea

SeAH Besteel Holdings Corporation manufactures and distributes steel products. The Company produces special steel, heavy forgings, spring steel, bearing steel, auto parts, axles, and other related products. SeAH Besteel Holdings markets its products worldwide.

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Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026

In this insight, we discuss the top 12 Korean companies that could benefit from the SpaceX IPO in 2026. These 12 stocks are on average 16.7% in the...

Douglas Kim

Korea Small Cap Gem #50: Seah Besteel Holdings - A Potential Beneficiary of SpaceX IPO

Seah Besteel Holdings is expected to be one of the specialty steel suppliers to SpaceX which is expected to complete a huge IPO in 2026.

Douglas Kim

Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...

Douglas Kim

Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each). There were a lot...

Douglas Kim

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Top 12 Korean Companies - Key Beneficiaries of the SpaceX IPO in 2026

In this insight, we discuss the top 12 Korean companies that could benefit from the SpaceX IPO in 2026. These 12 stocks are on average 16.7% in the...

Douglas Kim

Korea Small Cap Gem #50: Seah Besteel Holdings - A Potential Beneficiary of SpaceX IPO

Seah Besteel Holdings is expected to be one of the specialty steel suppliers to SpaceX which is expected to complete a huge IPO in 2026.

Douglas Kim

Magnificent 12 Companies in Korea (Beneficiaries of SpaceX IPO) To Become Dirty Dozen?

​Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...

Douglas Kim

Upcoming Block Deal Sale of a 7% Stake in Aju IB Investment (027360KS) By Aju Inc

On 29 April, Aju IB Investment (027360 KS) announced an upcoming 7% block deal sale (8.48 million shares) in the company by its largest shareholder...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each). There were a lot...

Douglas Kim

Highlighting 12 Korean companies poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO, cautioning against chasing after these stocks. Easy money on these companies...