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Hanmi Semiconductor, a key equipment manufacturer for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, plummeted more than 9% during trading on the 28th, settling in the early 180,000 won range. The stock price decline is analyzed as a result of investors taking profits on the stock's sharp rise, causing investment sentiment to weaken. A correction phase driven by supply and demand instability is unfolding without any particular negative news.

In the KOSPI market, Hanmi Semiconductor (042700) is currently trading at 185,400 won as it continues its downward trend this morning. This represents a decline of 19,100 won (-9.34%) from the previous trading day, marking a slowdown in the recent months-long rally. The sharp decline is drawing market attention, as the stock had been on a bull run while gaining recognition as a key beneficiary of the AI semiconductor industry.

Hanmi Semiconductor possesses cutting-edge technology in the TC bonder market, which is essential equipment for high bandwidth memory (HBM) production, leading the global market. In particular, as demand for HBM from major AI semiconductor companies including NVIDIA has exploded, Hanmi Semiconductor has attracted strong buying interest from domestic and international investors. However, the prevailing assessment is that fatigue has accumulated due to the stock's sharp rise in a short period.

No direct negative news or official announcements regarding Hanmi Semiconductor were found on this day. Therefore, the decline is interpreted as being triggered by massive profit-taking sales from institutional and foreign investors on the stock's sharp rally. While foreign and institutional investors show selling dominance during intraday trading, individual investors' attempt to buy at lower prices appears insufficient to absorb the selling volume.

The market widely holds the view that Hanmi Semiconductor's fundamentals remain sound, but some analyses suggest that valuation concerns from the rapid stock surge have become apparent in the short term. While the HBM market's growth momentum is solid, the perception that a significant portion of future growth value has already been reflected in the current stock price is spreading, leading to a more conservative approach from investors. This can be interpreted as a typical market correction process following a sharp price surge.

A securities industry official explained, "Hanmi Semiconductor has shown signs of short-term overheating at current price levels. There is no doubt about the long-term growth potential of the HBM industry, but it appears to be a time when the stock needs to catch its breath in the short term." He added, "The correction appearing amid cautionary sentiment about excessive valuation is a natural phenomenon."

Technically, Hanmi Semiconductor is falling below its 5-day moving average, raising concerns about breaking through short-term support levels. If the early 180,000 won level breaks, additional downward pressure could intensify. However, the outlook that HBM-related equipment demand will continue in the medium to long term is dominant, and the possibility of the stock securing upward momentum again after a correction cannot be ruled out. Market attention is focused on at what price level Hanmi Semiconductor will form a support level and stabilize.

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