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A true story from a South Korean temp job site. Find out why this 50-year-old DIY investor convinced a coworker not to panic-sell $20,000 worth of Samsung stock—and how a ‘chimaek’ summit with top CEOs fueled her long-term philosophy.
A Real Investment Moment from a Temp Job Site
Hello,
I’m a 50-year-old Korean woman working as a temp. I write about investing and life on my blog 😊
Today, I want to share a real episode that happened at my workplace involving Samsung Electronics stock. It was a moment that tested my investment philosophy—and someone else’s.
“Can You Sell My 325 Samsung Shares?” — A Sudden Request
A coworker approached me and said:
“I need to sell my 325 Samsung shares, but my eyesight is poor and I can’t see the screen. Can you help me find the sell button…?”
She was holding nearly $20,000 worth of Samsung stock.
I’m a quiet DIY investor—even my family doesn’t know I trade stocks.
But she trusted me enough to ask. Maybe because I’m younger and more tech-savvy.
Short-Term Panic vs. Long-Term Conviction
She had bought the shares in the 60,000 KRW range and was in profit.
But anxiety had taken over. She wanted to sell immediately.
What Was Driving Her Fear?
- Urge to lock in short-term gains
- Stories of others winning with quick trades
- Doubts about long-term investing
But I’m a single-minded long-term investor.
I hold 5 shares of Samsung Electronics and 2 of KT&G.
My philosophy is simple: Hold to the end. No matter what.
Samsung Electronics: Korea’s Flagship Stock
I told her firmly:
“Don’t sell. Samsung Electronics is Korea’s flagship stock.
Unless Korea collapses, this is a stock you hold to the end.
I even bought it at 84,000 KRW.
Many investors are aiming for 300,000 KRW.”
Two Things Most Retail Investors Miss
- Taxes and fees: Selling 325 shares could cost 40,000–50,000 KRW in fees and taxes.
- No strategy: Just looking for the sell button shows emotional vulnerability—not a plan.
The “Jae-dragon Talisman” and My ₩150,000 Target
That night, I looked at this photo and felt even more certain:
In Korea, Lee Jae-yong—Samsung’s chairman—is nicknamed ‘Jae-dragon’.
This wasn’t just a dinner. It was a strategic summit about the future of AI, semiconductors, and distribution.
Seeing that photo, my ₩150,000 target for Samsung felt solid.
There was no reason to waver.
That Day, I Protected Her Samsung Shares
She didn’t sell.
And I didn’t just protect her shares—I proved my philosophy wasn’t just words.
It was action.
If this had happened before I started investing, her 325 shares might’ve been dumped into the market.
But now, even as a beginner, I’m a DIY investor with conviction.
That moment was when my philosophy truly came alive.
What About You?
Have you ever been tempted by short-term trades?
Do you have a stock you’re holding long-term, like Samsung Electronics?
Share your investment philosophy in the comments 😊
