SK hynix adds more than 2,000 positions amid job market slowdown (opens original article in a new tab)

SK hynix added over 2,000 positions in 2025 amid the AI-driven demand for memory chips, while the broader South Korean job market experienced a decline.

• SK hynix added over 2,000 positions in 2025 due to increased demand for memory chips from the AI boom.
• Samsung Electronics' chip division saw a slight decrease in employees compared to the previous year.
• South Korea's overall job market declined in May, with 40,000 jobs lost, marking the first drop in 17 months.