Even as concerns over a military clash between the United States and Iran ease amid statements from U.S. President Donald Trump, recently surged domestic robot-related stocks are showing mixed movements as profit-taking sell-offs emerge.

In an interview with Fox News on the 10th (local time), President Trump stated that he had been in direct contact with Iranian authorities to discuss halting airstrikes. He noted, "While U.S. fighter jets were conducting operations in Iranian airspace, the Iranian side requested a cessation of bombing, and the airstrikes could be halted soon." However, he did not rule out the possibility of further military action, leaving global stock markets still watching for subsequent developments.

Despite expectations of mitigated geopolitical risks, a wave of profit-taking centered on robot stocks swept the domestic stock market. On the morning of the 11th, Huilim Robotics traded at 9,800 won, showing a weak trend by plunging more than 6%. Rainbow Robotics and Doosan Robotics also saw declines of around 4% respectively. Major robot stocks such as Hyundai Movex, Robotis, Robostar, and Neuromeca also traded in negative territory, indicating somewhat subdued investor sentiment.

On the other hand, some stocks displayed strength as bargain-hunting buying flowed in. Eugene Robotics showed an upward trend, while Doyoung, classified as a robot automation and smart factory-related company, surged more than 4%. KRM, Zeus, and Maum AI, which are artificial intelligence and automation technology-linked stocks, also joined the upward ranks.

The market analysis suggests that while the potential easing of Middle East risks could stimulate a preference for risk assets, a selective approach centered on actual earnings and order momentum is necessary for robot stocks that have recently surged in the short term. In particular, evaluations continue to emphasize that the outlook for expanding global manufacturing automation investments and the growth of the AI-based robot market remains valid, advising investors to focus on mid-to-long-term growth potential rather than short-term volatility.

Key variables that will determine future stock price directions include the progress of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the trend of global tech stocks, and whether domestic robot companies secure new orders and expand their businesses.

[This article was written with the assistance of AI. This article is intended to provide information to assist in making investment decisions and does not recommend the purchase or sale of specific stocks. Any losses resulting from stock investments are borne by the investor, and investment decisions must be made under sufficient review and responsibility.]