SK hynix addressed controversy over a potential dual listing tied to the use of capital at Solidigm. The company said the method of raising funds for investment in Solidigm has not been decided and that the benchmark for all decisions is the long-term value of existing shareholders. It said Solidigm’s capital use will be determined after reviewing SK hynix’s overall investment plans, financial position and capital allocation, and that various options, including external capital, will be assessed.

Performance pay disputes at South Korean chipmakers are spreading to Taiwan and the United States, with talks at SK hynix and Samsung Electronics shared among overseas engineers. The developments have prompted rivals including TSMC and Micron to lift compensation and expand bonuses and stock rewards. In Taiwan, dissatisfaction over opaque bonus criteria has grown despite strong AI-driven profits. In the United States, competition is widening as big tech draws manufacturing talent with stock-based pay.