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SK hynix announced an additional 60 trillion won in shareholder returns, including dividends and share buybacks, according to Yonhap and Chosun Ilbo. The announcement came as the company reported a record Q3 operating profit of 83.33 trillion won ($62.8 billion), driven by the AI chip supercycle, with Seoul stocks opening sharply higher on the news. Investors had been awaiting the decision, especially regarding use of gains from its Kioxia investment, after Samsung and SK hynix completed 55 trillion won in buybacks. Korean media framed the move as addressing the mismatch between earnings and shareholder returns, with Business Korea noting attention on whether further policies would follow.