SK Hynix is trading 7.5% up at $1075 now, driven by a broader Korean semiconductor rally on August 12, 2026.

  • SK Hynix rose 4.49%, while Samsung Electronics gained 6.68%, according to Korea Times.
  • The company plans to resume construction at its Dalian NAND facility and invest 19.1 trillion won in the M17 fab, reinforcing the AI-memory expansion narrative.
  • A reported review of the Chongqing stake sale remains preliminary; no deal has been finalized.