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Digitimes September 14, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

Samsung, SK Hynix reject US$19 billion power prepayment as Korea speeds chip expansion

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<p class="P1" data-start="2838" data-end="3117">Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected a proposal to prepay KRW25 trillion (approx. US$18.7 billion) in electricity bills, highlighting the financing challenge facing South Korea as it accelerates semiconductor expansion and the power infrastructure needed to support it.
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