Samsung Electronics and SK hynix paid over 11 trillion won in corporate taxes during the first half of 2026. This total represents a 167% increase compared to the previous year.
Samsung’s individual tax contribution surged 256% during this period. The company’s payment reached 3.99 trillion won following a sharp rise in earnings.
Analysts project Samsung will achieve a full-year operating profit of 385 trillion won. Combined annual tax payments for both semiconductor giants could approach a record 100 trillion won. This performance reflects a significant turnaround and robust health in the global chip market.