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Who are these chip giants?

Samsung and SK Hynix are South Korean companies that dominate the global memory chip market. Samsung is the world's largest memory chip maker, while SK Hynix is the second largest. Their massive profits highlight South Korea's crucial role in supplying the advanced components that power the world's technology.

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