SK Hynix has reportedly surpassed Samsung Electronics in market value, marking a major shift in South Korea’s tech industry.
The company's rise has been driven by soaring demand for AI-focused memory chips used in data centres and advanced AI systems.
SK Hynix is a key supplier of HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) chips, a critical component for AI accelerators.
The company benefits from growing demand from major AI players, including chipmakers building next-generation AI infrastructure.
While Samsung remains a global semiconductor powerhouse, SK Hynix has gained momentum thanks to its AI memory leadership.
The milestone highlights how the global AI boom is transforming the semiconductor market and creating new industry leaders.