Kwak Nohjung: "Tectonic Shift in Semiconductor Industry... Building Competitiveness Through Mutual Trust With Partners"

SK hynix has announced its intention to actively pursue mutual growth with its partner companies in order to lead the semiconductor industry in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

On April 20, Noh-Jung Kwak, President and CEO of SK hynix, stated at the '2026 Win-Win Growth Council Annual General Meeting,' held at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, "The clear quantitative and qualitative achievements SK hynix was able to realize last year were thanks to the dedication and cooperation of the Council member companies."

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Kwak emphasized, "AI demand is no longer just a temporary opportunity; it has become the industry standard, and as a result, a tectonic shift is underway in the very structure of the semiconductor industry. In the coming AI era, we will further strengthen our foundations of cooperation based on mutual trust, so that member companies can build sustainable competitiveness in the global market. We will broaden both the depth and scope of our win-win collaboration, enabling us to grow together."

The Win-Win Growth Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is a consultative body established by SK hynix in 2001 to strengthen the competitiveness of the semiconductor supply chain with its partners and to solidify cooperative relationships. The Council holds an annual general meeting to share updates on business status and market outlook, and also discusses directions for collaboration and key response strategies for the AI era.

At the event, representatives from 89 member companies, including Council Chairman Chul-Joo Hwang of Jusung Engineering, attended, along with President Kwak and key executives from SK hynix.

This year, SK hynix has improved the way it runs its working group meetings to enhance the competitiveness of its partner companies. Previously, SK hynix set the discussion topics, but going forward, topics will be drawn from the actual challenges faced by partners in the field. Partner companies with similar interests will voluntarily form small groups, and SK hynix will support these activities so that partners can derive practical solutions to pressing issues.

SK hynix also plans to continually strengthen its win-win collaboration programs, which have spanned various areas such as technology, management, finance, and education. The company will provide advanced training for partner company employees through its 'Semiconductor Academy,' while also expanding tailored support to help partners enhance their business competitiveness.

At the event, SK hynix also shared its major business status and vision. The company presented last year's business performance, its outlook for the AI memory market, and future plans to secure leadership, while also proposing new directions for partnership with the Council to further strengthen their collaboration.

Chul-Joo Hwang, Chairman of the Win-Win Growth Council, said, "SK hynix is emerging as a key company leading the AI era, thanks to the deep trust and cooperation it has built with Council member companies. Let's continue to strengthen our partnerships and become a source of support for one another as we open a new era together."

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