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SK hynix has decided to halt its review of a potential U.S. IPO and pre-IPO fundraising for Solidigm, its U.S.-based NAND flash subsidiary, citing volatile capital markets and recent trends in semiconductor stock prices. Yonhap reports the decision was made Friday, Oct. 23, with SK hynix stating that "given recent financial market volatility, it would be difficult to achieve the originally expected effects." The move responds to shareholder concerns, as Business Korea notes, and follows a period of reviewing options to enhance shareholder value. Korean media, including Maeil Business and Hankyung, reported the halt as breaking news, framing it as a response to changing market conditions.