SK hynix is accelerating its shared growth strategy with partner companies to take the lead in the AI era.
Established by SK hynix in 2001 to strengthen mutual growth and cooperation with its partner companies, the Shared Growth Committee holds an annual general meeting to share business updates and market outlooks, and to discuss collaboration strategies for the AI era, as well as joint responses to key industry issues.
On April 20, SK hynix held the 2026 Shared Growth Committee General Meeting at Grand Walkerhill Seoul, sharing its plans with partner companies. This year’s general meeting was attended by SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and senior executives, along with Shared Growth Committee Chairman Chuljoo Hwang (Chairman of Jusung Engineering) and representatives from 89 member companies.
The event opened with remarks from SK hynix Vice President Yujong Kang, head of Procurement, who serves as the Advisory Committee Chairman of the Shared Growth Committee.
“Our true competitiveness in maintaining a stable supply chain amid market uncertainty lies in the strong partnerships we have built with our partner companies, who have responded flexibly and swiftly to any external variable,” Kang said.
“Moving forward, we will develop practical cooperation measures from a long-term perspective, going beyond simple transactional relationships to achieve genuine mutual growth.”
This was followed by a review of the 2025 business results and a report on the 2026 business plan, with the plan and budget subsequently approved. The results of subcommittee meetings held across materials, components, equipment, and infrastructure were also shared. Over the past year, SK hynix and the Committee held regular subcommittee meetings, jointly addressing key supply chain issues and reinforcing their partnerships.
The operational direction for this year’s Committee was also presented. SK hynix has revamped its approach to subcommittee meetings to further enhance the competitiveness of its partner companies. While SK hynix previously set the discussion topics, going forward, the agenda will be driven by the real challenges partner companies face on the ground.
Once partners with similar interests voluntarily form small groups, SK hynix will support their activities, helping them identify practical solutions to pressing issues. Through this approach, the company aims to boost its partner companies’ business competitiveness and strengthen the overall resilience of the supply chain.
In addition, SK hynix plans to continue strengthening its win-win growth programs, which span technology, management, finance, and education. The company will provide advanced training for partner companies’ employees through its Semiconductor Academy, while also expanding customized support to enhance their business competitiveness.
SK hynix also shared its key business updates and vision at the meeting. The company presented its business results from last year, along with its outlook for the AI memory market and future plans to secure market leadership, while outlining new collaboration strategies to further strengthen its partnership with the Committee.
“Driven by the deep trust and cooperation built between SK hynix and its committee member companies, SK hynix is emerging as a key company leading the AI era,” said Chuljoo Hwang, Chairman of the Shared Growth Committee and Chairman of Jusung Engineering.
“I hope we will further strengthen our partnerships and grow into a relationship where we can truly support one another, ushering in a new era together.”
“The meaningful achievements SK hynix delivered last year, both in quantity and quality, were made possible thanks to the dedication and cooperation of our committee member companies,” Kwak said.
“AI demand is no longer a temporary opportunity. It has become an industry standard, triggering a seismic shift that is reshaping the very structure of the semiconductor industry. As the AI era unfolds, we will further solidify our cooperative foundation built on mutual trust, ensuring that our partner companies can achieve sustainable competitiveness in the global market,” he said.
“We are committed to broadening the depth and scope of our win-win growth initiatives so that we can continue to grow together.”
