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SK hynix announced on Oct. 28 an additional 60 trillion won in shareholder returns, including dividends and share buybacks, bringing its total for the year to about 100 trillion won. Yonhap reports the plan includes 20 trillion won in buybacks and a 2,000-won dividend, with over 30 trillion won in cash dividends and over 60 trillion won in share acquisition and cancellation. This follows record Q3 revenue of 104.6 trillion won and operating profit of 83.33 trillion won, driven by AI semiconductor demand. Korean media note the move addresses speculation over a 16 trillion-won special dividend from its Kioxia investment, with Business Korea highlighting investor focus on the mismatch between earnings and returns.