SK hynix solidified its vision to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) memory market during its 78th general shareholders' meeting held at its Icheon campus. Kwak Noh-jung, the President and CEO of SK hynix, reported consolidated revenue of 97.1 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 47.2 trillion KRW, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking performance. This milestone was largely driven by a strategic pivot toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which saw sales double compared to the previous year, alongside an increased focus on high-performance DRAM and enterprise SSDs (eSSD).

Evolving beyond the role of a traditional hardware supplier, the company declared its transition into a 'Full Stack AI Memory Creator' that offers customized solutions for specific customer needs. To achieve this, SK hynix is accelerating the development of next-generation HBM4 and customized cHBM products. The strategy centers on maintaining a 'super gap' in the market by securing a portfolio of cutting-edge technologies, including Processing-in-Memory (PIM) to resolve data bottlenecks and Compute Express Link (CXL) to enhance system scalability.

Global manufacturing competitiveness will also see a boost through significant infrastructure investment. The company plans to establish integrated production hubs spanning the Yongin semiconductor cluster, the Cheongju P&T7 plant, and a new advanced packaging facility in the United States. Furthermore, SK hynix signaled its intent to expand its influence within the global tech ecosystem by founding a dedicated AI entity in the U.S. to scout for preemptive investment and business opportunities.

A substantial shareholder return policy was also highlighted as part of the company’s value-creation commitment. Buoyed by its strong financial results, SK hynix implemented a return program totaling 14.3 trillion KRW and plans to actively consider further dividends and share buybacks. Kwak Noh-jung concluded by expressing his determination to transform the company into a world-class leader that shares value with shareholders while strengthening financial health, including a target of 100 trillion KRW in net cash.

SK hynix solidified its vision to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) memory market during its 78th general shareholders' meeting held at its Icheon campus. Kwak Noh-jung, the President and CEO of SK hynix, reported consolidated revenue of 97.1 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 47.2 trillion KRW, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking performance. This milestone was largely driven by a strategic pivot toward high-bandwidth memory (HBM), which saw sales double compared to the previous year, alongside an increased focus on high-performance DRAM and enterprise SSDs (eSSD).

Evolving beyond the role of a traditional hardware supplier, the company declared its transition into a 'Full Stack AI Memory Creator' that offers customized solutions for specific customer needs. To achieve this, SK hynix is accelerating the development of next-generation HBM4 and customized cHBM products. The strategy centers on maintaining a 'super gap' in the market by securing a portfolio of cutting-edge technologies, including Processing-in-Memory (PIM) to resolve data bottlenecks and Compute Express Link (CXL) to enhance system scalability.

Global manufacturing competitiveness will also see a boost through significant infrastructure investment. The company plans to establish integrated production hubs spanning the Yongin semiconductor cluster, the Cheongju P&T7 plant, and a new advanced packaging facility in the United States. Furthermore, SK hynix signaled its intent to expand its influence within the global tech ecosystem by founding a dedicated AI entity in the U.S. to scout for preemptive investment and business opportunities.

A substantial shareholder return policy was also highlighted as part of the company’s value-creation commitment. Buoyed by its strong financial results, SK hynix implemented a return program totaling 14.3 trillion KRW and plans to actively consider further dividends and share buybacks. Kwak Noh-jung concluded by expressing his determination to transform the company into a world-class leader that shares value with shareholders while strengthening financial health, including a target of 100 trillion KRW in net cash.