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SK Hynix, one of the three major memory-chip manufacturers, plans to list American Depositary Receipts on the Nasdaq. The move comes as the South Korean chipmaker has surged in valuation due to explosive demand for AI-related semiconductor capacity.

A Nasdaq listing gives SK Hynix direct U.S. equity access and raises its profile among American institutional investors at a critical moment when memory chip valuations are elevated. This could accelerate capital raising for expansion and compete with Samsung and Micron for AI-driven demand.

The listing reflects the centrality of Korean chipmakers to the global AI supply chain and signals confidence in sustained demand. It also deepens financial integration between U.S. and Korean tech ecosystems at a time of geopolitical sensitivity around semiconductor sovereignty.