SK Hynix Plans 20 Trillion Won Share Buyback

The scale of the commitment is the story: a buyback and dividend package tied to a single-year target signals that SK Hynix sees its cash generation as durable enough to fund large capital returns alongside its chipmaking operations. For shareholders in memory and semiconductor names, it sets a benchmark for how aggressively peers might return cash. What remains unclear from the disclosure is the financing behind the program and whether the 2026 target is a floor or an aspiration — how the company frames that distinction is worth watching.