# SK Hynix shares have risen more than 200% this year, after rising an eye-watering 274% in 2025.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-14 · The Star*

## Key points

- SK Hynix is approaching a $1 trillion market value, following Samsung's recent milestone.
- South Korea may become the first country outside the US with two trillion-dollar companies.
- SK Hynix shares increased over 200% in 2025, fueled by AI memory chip demand.
- KOSPI has become the world's best-performing major stock market since early 2025.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, TSMC
**Countries:** South Korea, Taiwan, United States

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