Seoul, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Value of South Korean chip giant SK hynix tops $1 tn

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The market value of South Korean memory chip maker SK hynix soared past $1 trillion on Wednesday thanks to frenzied global demand for the computing hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools. SK hynix's new benchmark comes on the heels of rival Samsung Electronics, whose market capitalisation also topped $1 trillion this month -- fanning frustration among its workers who have struck a deal with management securing massive bonuses and aver......

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