Aug 22: 8 Strong Themes — Defense & War, Nuclear
8 strong themes — 3 running · 5 recurred. Top: Defense & War +8.4%.
Strong themes8
Top change+8.4%
LeaderSamyang Comtech
Average change by strong theme
Average change of member stocks, by theme · descending
Theme leaders · recent trend
The line is the trend; the end-point colour is the last trading day's direction. Stocks without enough price history show as -
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense & War | Samyang Comtech | +14.98% | |
| Nuclear | Hantech | +12.61% | |
| AI & Robotics | Robotis | +11.20% | |
| Power Equipment | Korea Electronic Power Industrial Development | +5.70% | |
| Media (Broadcast & Press) | iMBC | +24.17% | |
| Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) | Dae-il | +3.03% | |
| Shipbuilding Equipment | Il Seung | +10.71% | |
| Stablecoins | Danal | +5.34% |
On Aug 22, all eight strong themes closed with every listed stock higher. Defense & War led with an average change of 8.45%, rising for a second straight session.
Samyang Comtech gained 14.98% to lead that theme, as a headline reported its second-quarter operating profit up 82% year on year. Nuclear followed at 7.6%, with all 10 stocks up.
The day’s biggest single move was iMBC, up 24.17%, as Media (Broadcast & Press) returned after 137 days. Robotis led AI & Robotics at 11.2%.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense & War | 2 days running | +8.4% | 9/9 | Samyang Comtech |
| 2 | Nuclear | 2 days running | +7.6% | 10/10 | Hantech |
| 3 | AI & Robotics | recurred after 10 days | +5.8% | 10/10 | Robotis |
| 4 | Power Equipment | recurred after 11 days | +4.9% | 10/10 | Korea Electronic Power Industrial Development |
| 5 | Media (Broadcast & Press) | recurred after 137 days | +4.8% | 8/8 | iMBC |
| 6 | Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) | recurred after 18 days | +4.1% | 9/9 | Dae-il |
| 7 | Shipbuilding Equipment | 2 days running | +3.7% | 10/10 | Il Seung |
| 8 | Stablecoins | recurred after 4 days | +2.7% | 10/10 | Danal |
Theme by Theme
1. Defense & War (2 days running)
- Episode: started 2025-08-21, day 2
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Samyang Comtech 484590 | +15.0% | 15,270 | ★ |
Sensorview 321370 | +9.3% | 1,431 | |
SolDefense 215090 | +9.1% | 790 | |
SatrecInitiative 099320 | +8.3% | 50,800 | |
Daeyang Electric 108380 | +7.8% | 26,100 | |
Woori Technology, Incorporation 032820 | +7.2% | 3,720 | |
Firstec 010820 | +7.0% | 4,335 | |
Hanwha Aerospace 012450 | +6.8% | 891,000 | |
RF Systems 474610 | +5.3% | 4,530 |
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2. Nuclear (2 days running)
- Episode: started 2025-08-21, day 5
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Hantech 098070 | +12.6% | 46,900 | ★ |
Bhi 083650 | +10.8% | 51,900 | |
DK-Lok 105740 | +9.1% | 9,000 | |
Woori Technology, Incorporation 032820 | +7.2% | 3,720 | |
LS ELECTRIC 010120 | +6.8% | 281,500 | |
SNTEnergy 100840 | +6.6% | 52,600 | |
Iljin Power 094820 | +6.4% | 10,340 | |
Korea Electronic Power Industrial Development 130660 | +5.7% | 12,610 | |
Hyosung Heavy Industries 298040 | +5.6% | 1,199,000 | |
Daewoo Engineering & Construction 047040 | +5.2% | 4,370 |
3. AI & Robotics (recurred after 10 days)
- Episode: started 2025-08-22, day 5
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Robotis 108490 | +11.2% | 84,400 | ★ |
Firstec 010820 | +7.0% | 4,335 | |
KAON Group 078890 | +7.0% | 3,500 | |
Hanwha Aerospace 012450 | +6.8% | 891,000 | |
Clobot 466100 | +5.6% | 16,890 | |
RoboRobo 215100 | +4.7% | 4,790 | |
P&S Robotics 460940 | +4.3% | 12,930 | |
Newen AI 463020 | +4.2% | 23,350 | |
Bi Matrix 413640 | +3.6% | 13,630 | |
YoungWoo DSP 143540 | +3.5% | 621 |
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4. Power Equipment (recurred after 11 days)
- Episode: started 2025-08-22, day 4
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
HD Hyundai Electric 267260 | +6.9% | 490,000 | |
LS ELECTRIC 010120 | +6.8% | 281,500 | |
LS 006260 | +6.4% | 160,400 | |
Korea Electronic Power Industrial Development 130660 | +5.7% | 12,610 | ★ |
Hyosung Heavy Industries 298040 | +5.6% | 1,199,000 | |
Iljin Electric 103590 | +4.0% | 38,050 | |
Sanil Electric 062040 | +3.7% | 114,800 | |
Geumhwa PSC 036190 | +3.3% | 32,950 | |
LS Eco Energy 229640 | +3.2% | 38,300 | |
GnCenergy 119850 | +3.0% | 32,500 |
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5. Media (Broadcast & Press) (recurred after 137 days)
- Episode: started 2025-08-22, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
iMBC 052220 | +24.2% | 4,135 | ★ |
Aniplus 310200 | +5.7% | 5,390 | |
YTN 040300 | +3.5% | 2,980 | |
The Korea Economic Broadcasting 039340 | +2.0% | 5,690 | |
Seoul Broadcasting System 034120 | +1.8% | 22,200 | |
KT Skylife 053210 | +0.8% | 5,350 | |
Korea New Network 058400 | +0.4% | 734 | |
DigitalChosun 033130 | +0.1% | 1,531 |
6. Robotics (Industrial & Collaborative) (recurred after 18 days)
- Episode: started 2025-08-22, day 5
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Firstec 010820 | +7.0% | 4,335 | |
Clobot 466100 | +5.6% | 16,890 | |
KNR Systems 199430 | +5.1% | 9,740 | |
Rainbow Robotics 277810 | +3.5% | 263,000 | |
Korea Robot Manufacturing 093640 | +3.5% | 4,760 | |
Hyulim ROBOT 090710 | +3.4% | 2,465 | |
Dae-il 092200 | +3.0% | 4,425 | ★ |
Doosan 000150 | +2.8% | 555,000 | |
Robostar 090360 | +2.8% | 25,950 |
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7. Shipbuilding Equipment (2 days running)
- Episode: started 2025-08-21, day 2
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Il Seung 333430 | +10.7% | 5,890 | ★ |
Daeyang Electric 108380 | +7.8% | 26,100 | |
S&SYS 0008Z0 | +3.2% | 40,450 | |
Hyundai HYMS 460930 | +3.1% | 21,750 | |
Oriental Precision & Engineering 014940 | +2.8% | 6,550 | |
Samyoung M-tek C0 054540 | +2.6% | 5,950 | |
S&W 103230 | +2.5% | 3,630 | |
Dongbang Ship Machinery 099410 | +1.6% | 3,540 | |
Hankuk Carbon 017960 | +1.5% | 30,050 | |
SK oceanplant 100090 | +1.5% | 20,700 |
8. Stablecoins (recurred after 4 days)
- Episode: started 2025-08-22, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Hecto Financial 234340 | +5.4% | 17,030 | |
Danal 064260 | +5.3% | 7,690 | ★ |
Itcenpns 232830 | +5.0% | 2,430 | |
Nexus 205500 | +3.7% | 3,190 | |
Aton 158430 | +2.2% | 7,750 | |
Dream Security 203650 | +1.6% | 3,285 | |
Korea Information Certificate Authority 053300 | +1.1% | 7,010 | |
kakaopay 377300 | +1.1% | 62,800 | |
Itcenglobal 124500 | +1.1% | 15,370 | |
Hancom WITH 054920 | +0.8% | 4,365 |
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Closing Thoughts
Defense & War is on a 2-day streak, and Nuclear’s current episode spans Aug 21 to Aug 25. Whether these runs extend is the key question for the next session.
Power Equipment and Stablecoins also resurfaced, at average changes of 4.86% and 2.74%, with all 10 stocks up in each. Next, it will matter whether gains stay this broad across themes.