SK Hynix just dropped a massive $40‑trillion‑won buyback plan, covering 3.3% of its total outstanding shares. News of the send sent its US‑listed stock ripping in after‑hours, swinging from a 3.5% dive to a 4% rally. $SK hynix(SKHY)$ Seoul, August 19, 2026 – SK hynix Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to repurchase and fully cancel 40 trillion won worth of its own shares. The Company also revealed plans to return “over 50% of cumulative Free Cash Flow(FCF)” generated during the program period(2025-2027), adopting a framework centered on the parallel execution of share repurchases and cancellations alongside cash dividends. Following the Board meeting held earlier today, the Company formally d