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#SamsungToFollowHynix SK Hynix has approved a massive KRW40 trillion share-repurchase and cancellation program, covering approximately 24.07 million shares, or around 3.3% of outstanding stock. The decision immediately increased expectations that Samsung Electronics could announce a larger shareholder-return package of its own. Samsung’s existing policy provides annual dividends of KRW9.8 trillion and targets 50% of cumulative three-year free cash flow for shareholder returns, but reports suggest that investors want a more aggressive commitment. AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory has dramatically improved the cash-generation outlook for South Korea’s major semiconductor companies. A substantial Samsung buyback could reduce the long-standing “Korea discount” and signal confidence that current earnings are sustainable. However, memory manufacturers must also fund expensive capacity expansion and next-generation chip development. Returning too much cash during a cyclical peak could limit future flexibility. The best outcome would be a balanced policy combining meaningful cancellations with continued investment in HBM, foundry technology and advanced packaging—not a temporary payout designed only to support share prices.