Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix reject $18.7 billion upfront power payment proposal

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected KEPCO’s proposal for a 25 trillion won upfront payment to fund electricity infrastructure for planned semiconductor clusters. The move highlights concerns over uncertain chip demand and the significant costs of expanding power infrastructure.

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