SK Hynix Inc. (000660.KS) shares jumped between 11% and 15.9% on June 9, 2026. This rally followed a strong session for AI-linked stocks on Wall Street. The gains marked a recovery from a sell-off during the previous trading day.
SK Hynix and Samsung are reportedly planning new AI semiconductor factories in South Korea's Honam region. These proposals will be discussed at an upcoming government meeting with major corporations. The project aims to expand capacity for advanced chip packaging.
A leveraged ETF tracking SK Hynix plummeted despite the underlying stock's gains. Analysts blamed liquidity issues within the fund for the price drop. This event increased market scrutiny of the product's manager.