KRX AI Semiconductor Index
The index consists of 20 companies listed in South Korea that are closely related to AI semiconductors.
Sentiment Summary
Recent Events
Annual general meeting of shareholders on 2026-03-31 scheduled. Standard governance event with typically limited immediate price impact (estimated impact >1%).
The 36th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled to be held on March 30, 2026; price impact is estimated at ~1% as AGMs are routine corporate procedures, scheduled
The 53rd Annual General Shareholders' Meeting was held on March 27, 2026, to approve the financial statements and the final dividend for fiscal year 2025.
At the 30th Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026, the company approved the FY2025 financial statements and a year-end cash dividend of 800 KRW per share. The dividend payment date is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
Announced on March 26, 2026, that co-CEO Yoo, Jihan has resigned for personal reasons, transitioning the company to a single CEO system under Kim, Jung Ryul.
Announced a Corporate Value Enhancement Plan on March 26, 2026, focusing on increasing the sales of high-value products for AI and System ICs and improving profitability.
At the Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026, the company approved the financial statements for fiscal year 2025 and confirmed a cash dividend of KRW 100 per share.
Confirmed a cash dividend of KRW 500 per common share for the fiscal year 2025 at the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 2026-03-26. The ex-dividend date was 2025-12-29. A low market impact is estimated as the dividend amount was largely anticipated by investors.
Granted 10,000 stock options to two executives at the Annual General Meeting on 2026-03-26. A low market impact is estimated due to the relatively small number of shares granted compared to the total outstanding shares.
Announced a change in the representative director system to a co-representative director structure, with Jang Seong-jin and Choi Myeong-bae appointed as co-CEOs, effective March 26, 2026.
Announced a confidential filing on 2026-03-25 for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing on a U.S. stock exchange, scheduled for the second half of 2026. This major capital raise for future investments is expected to have a significant price impact, scheduled.
Announced the '2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan' on 2026-03-25 as part of the government's value-up program.
Disposed of 5,418 treasury shares to executives (including the CEO) as part of a restricted stock unit (RSU) compensation plan, with the disposal date being 2026-03-25. Low importance is estimated due to the small number of shares involved.
YC Corporation announced a semiconductor inspection equipment supply contract with Samsung Electronics, valued at approximately 51.1 billion KRW. This represents 20.04% of the company's recent annual sales. The contract period is from March 24, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
At the 24th Annual General Meeting on 2026-03-24, the company approved the FY2025 financial statements and confirmed a cash dividend of KRW 130 per share.
At the Annual General Meeting on 2026-03-24, the company approved a year-end cash dividend of 450 KRW per share for the fiscal year 2025. Low importance is estimated as the dividend amount is within expected ranges.