Hyundai Elevator rebounded on September 3 after falling a cumulative 24.9% over the three sessions following Yong Hye-in's nomination for South Korea's Minister of Gender Equality and Family. The stock's name became the basis for online speculation that it was a "theme stock," despite having no business or ownership connection to the nominee. Shares closed at 9,770 won (approximately $7.2), up 2.63%, after touching 8,760 won (approximately $6.5) in early trading and 10,710 won (approximately $7.9) later in the session. Analysts attributed the volatility to profit-taking after a roughly 195% rally from late July through August 28, as well as supply-demand pressure linked to investment warning designations. The rally had been driven by expectations for emergency-generator demand from AI data-center expansion, Hyundai Elevator's Caterpillar dealership and data-center supply record, and stronger earnings. Further gains, analysts said, require confirmed new orders or additional earnings improvement.