Samsung’s Semiconductor Revival Propels Record Quarterly Operating Profit Over ₩20 Trillion
Creatrip Team
7 months ago
Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly results for Q4 with revenue of ₩93.8 trillion and operating profit of ₩20.1 trillion, marking a strong comeback driven by a semiconductor 'super cycle' and renewed competitiveness in the DS (Device Solutions) division. Market attention now turns to next‑generation AI memory HBM4. Other notable Korean business and policy updates: LG Energy Solution aims to expand ESS (energy storage system) production and diversify battery lines amid mixed quarterly results; SK Hynix and Samsung are racing to commercialize HBM4 for AI applications; Samsung Display and LG Display benefited from strong iPhone 17 demand boosting OLED panel sales; Samsung’s DX division faces cost and memory headwinds and plans to focus on AI and premium products; CJ Olive Young launched 'OLIVE BETTER'—a K‑wellness (K-웰니스) lifestyle platform; JobKorea announced an AI-driven 'reboot' to better match candidates and employers; the government unveiled plans to build 60,000 homes in prime Seoul and greater Seoul sites starting 2027; Hana Financial Group’s CEO regained legal clarity, enabling strategic focus; a Public AI law passed to enable AI use across government; and a ₩25.5 billion AI‑centered university program will fund 10 universities to train AI talent. (HBM4: high‑bandwidth memory 4th generation; ESS: energy storage system; K‑wellness: Korean wellness concept)
