Against the backdrop of the AI surge, the memory market is grappling with a shortage, causing prices to skyrocket. Korean media outlets have reported that both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have implemented price hikes exceeding 50%, yet key customers continue to fervently vie for available supplies. Numerous procurement executives from prominent US tech behemoths have taken up extended stays in Korean hotels, all in a bid to secure additional production capacity. This trend has led the industry to nickname them as 'memory beggars'.
