Former SK Hynix Employee, Now Announcer, Laments Selling Stock Too Soon
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- MBC announcer Kim Jun-sang, formerly of SK Hynix, shared his regret over selling his stock too early.
- He invested his entire savings into SK Hynix shares during his time at the semiconductor company.
- Kim expressed deep remorse about the decision, calling it a "great regret."
Kim Jun-sang, an announcer for MBC who previously worked at semiconductor giant SK Hynix, has revealed his profound regret over selling his company stock prematurely. During his tenure at SK Hynix, Kim invested his entire savings into the company's shares, a decision he now looks back on with significant remorse.
I am someone who quit SK Hynix and became an announcer.
Speaking on the MBC Standard FM radio show 'Son Tae-jin's Trot Radio,' Kim introduced himself as someone who transitioned from SK Hynix to a career in broadcasting. He shared his investment experiences from his time as an employee, detailing how he put all his personal funds into SK Hynix stock.
My entire savings at the time were in SK Hynix.
Kim described his current feelings as "ํํ๋ง์ฌ" (huhoemaksim), a Korean expression signifying extreme regret or remorse. This sentiment stems from his decision to sell the shares, which he believes was a mistake, likely due to missing out on substantial potential gains as the stock's value may have increased significantly after his sale.
Deep regret.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.