Stocks related to optical communication and optical semiconductors are showing an overall correction trend during the trading session on the 17th. This comes as profit-taking sell orders are emerging from a group of stocks that had recently rallied on expectations of increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

As of the morning of the same day, Daehan Optical Communication was trading at 18,280 won, down 5.77% from the previous day. Bitgwajeonji dropped 7.45% to 3,415 won, while Gwangjeonja also moved down 4.01% to 10,280 won. Bitsaem Electronics and Seoul Semiconductor also declined 5.18% and 3.06%, respectively.

Optical communication stocks are considered a key beneficiary industry of the expansion of AI data center construction and the increasing demand for ultra-fast networks. As the spread of generative AI causes data transmission volumes to surge, demand for related infrastructure such as optical cables, optical modules, and optical transceivers is growing.

Looking at individual companies, Daehan Optical Communication is competitive in the optical cable manufacturing sector. Bitgwajeonji and Bitsaem Electronics operate businesses related to optical communication components and network equipment, while Gwangjeonja focuses on the optical semiconductor and optical sensor sectors. Seoul Semiconductor is targeting the global market based on its LED and optical semiconductor technologies.

In the market, there is an assessment that despite short-term stock price corrections, the expansion of AI data centers and the construction of next-generation communication networks could serve as mid- to long-term growth drivers. In particular, as U.S. big tech companies continue to expand their AI infrastructure investments, the possibility of increased demand for optical communication components and optical semiconductors is also being raised.

However, some analysts note that given the significant recent gains in related stocks, volatility could expand in the short term amid changes in supply and demand and the process of confirming earnings performance. There is also advice that investors should approach the market focusing on individual companies' order statuses and whether their earnings are improving.

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